The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
166.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

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

Engine

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

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

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
S3
28 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
665 mi
S3
439 mi
665 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
115.2 kWh
S3
161.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft