The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3 (08 - 12)
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) S3 (13 - 16)
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 (08 - 12) is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the S3 (13 - 16).
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (13 - 16)
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
166.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (13 - 16)
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.91 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (13 - 16)
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (13 - 16)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
S3 (08 - 12)
261 hp
296 hp
S3 (13 - 16)
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S3 (08 - 12)
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 (13 - 16)

Performance

S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (13 - 16)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3 (08 - 12)

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3 (13 - 16)

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
S3 (08 - 12)
12.92 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
S3 (13 - 16)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (13 - 16)
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
S3 (08 - 12)
28 mpg
34 mpg
S3 (13 - 16)
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
488 mi
S3 (08 - 12)
439 mi
488 mi
S3 (13 - 16)
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).
132.6 kWh
S3 (08 - 12)
161.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3 (13 - 16)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (13 - 16)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft