The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 38,200
€ 23,100
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 is 0.6 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.5
101.5
165.9
166.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.12 %
General
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3
261 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
S3
28 mpg
41 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
589 mi
S3
439 mi
589 mi
A3 1.4 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
S3
161.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
