The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 36,600

€ 27,900

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the S3 is 2.2 cm lower.
S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1399
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1399 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2578
4214
4214 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.56 %

General
S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
S3
261 bhp
168 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
S3
350 NM
350 NM
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
S3
5.86 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
S3
31 mpg
48 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
409 mi
Range
579 mi
S3
409 mi
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
S3
172.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L