The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 38,200
€ 36,600
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 and height, but the S3 (08 - 12) is 1.6 cm longer.
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (06 - 08)
1399
1765
1957
1399
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1399 mm
Height
1399 mm
2578
4230
2578
4214
4230 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (06 - 08)
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (06 - 08)
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (06 - 08)
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
S3 (08 - 12)
261 bhp
261 bhp
S3 (06 - 08)
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
S3 (08 - 12)
350 NM
350 NM
S3 (06 - 08)
Performance
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (06 - 08)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
S3 (08 - 12)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
S3 (06 - 08)
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5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
S3 (08 - 12)
5.86 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
S3 (06 - 08)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (06 - 08)
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
S3 (08 - 12)
33 mpg
31 mpg
S3 (06 - 08)
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
439 mi
Range
409 mi
S3 (08 - 12)
439 mi
409 mi
S3 (06 - 08)
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).
172.4 kWh
S3 (08 - 12)
161.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3 (06 - 08)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (06 - 08)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
