The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 36,600
€ 33,000
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2
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 3.2
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.55 %
General
S3
A3 3.2
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
S3
261 bhp
247 bhp
A3 3.2
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
S3
350 NM
320 NM
A3 3.2
Performance
S3
A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
S3
5.86 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
S3
31 mpg
27 mpg
A3 3.2
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
409 mi
Range
355 mi
S3
409 mi
355 mi
A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
S3
172.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
