The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 36,600
€ 30,800
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.1
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.1 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
General
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
S3
261 hp
197 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
S3
26 mpg
31 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
444 mi
S3
409 mi
444 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
S3
172.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
