The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 36,600
€ 41,500
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S3 (06 - 08) is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the S3 (16 - 17).
S3 (06 - 08)
S3 (16 - 17)
55.1
69.5
77
55.2
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
165.9
102.2
167.4
165.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 (06 - 08)
S3 (16 - 17)
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.26 %
General
S3 (06 - 08)
S3 (16 - 17)
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3 (06 - 08)
S3 (16 - 17)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
S3 (06 - 08)
261 hp
306 hp
S3 (16 - 17)
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
S3 (06 - 08)
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 (16 - 17)
Performance
S3 (06 - 08)
S3 (16 - 17)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3 (06 - 08)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S3 (16 - 17)
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
S3 (06 - 08)
12.92 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
S3 (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 (06 - 08)
S3 (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
S3 (06 - 08)
26 mpg
34 mpg
S3 (16 - 17)
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
488 mi
S3 (06 - 08)
409 mi
488 mi
S3 (16 - 17)
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).
132.6 kWh
S3 (06 - 08)
172.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3 (16 - 17)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 (06 - 08)
S3 (16 - 17)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
