The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the A3 1.0 TFSI.
S3
A3 1.0 TFSI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 1.0 TFSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.62 %
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

S3
A3 1.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3
A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3
261 hp
114 hp
A3 1.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.0 TFSI

Performance

S3
A3 1.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.0 TFSI

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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
A3 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
S3
28 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
661 mi
S3
439 mi
661 mi
A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
89 kWh
S3
161.1 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft