The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 38,200
€ 24,500
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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
166.5
101.5
169
166.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
General
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
S3
261 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
S3
28 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
759 mi
S3
439 mi
759 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
S3
161.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
