The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3
€ 43,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) S3 Sportback
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100

ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the S3 Sportback.
S3
S3 Sportback
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
166.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
S3 Sportback
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)

General

S3
S3 Sportback
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
S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
S3
261 hp
306 hp
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback

Performance

S3
S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
S3
28 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
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
439 mi
488 mi
S3 Sportback
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
161.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
S3 Sportback
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