The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
166.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.57 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
S3
261 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
S3
28 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
42 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
S3
161.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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