The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) S3
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
S3
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
165.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.12 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
S3
261 hp
108 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
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
S3
26 mpg
60 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
797 mi
S3
409 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
S3
172.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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