The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 36,600
€ 25,700
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
S3
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.75 %
General
S3
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
S3
261 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
S3
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
S3
26 mpg
62 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
818 mi
S3
409 mi
818 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
S3
172.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
