The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.54 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
S3
261 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
S3
28 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
579 mi
S3
439 mi
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
S3
161.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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