The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) S3
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI 99g
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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. The S3 is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI 99g.
S3
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)

General

S3
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
S3
296 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI 99g

Performance

S3
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI 99g

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
S3
10.95 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI 99g

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
S3
34 mpg
62 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
899 mi
S3
488 mi
899 mi
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
78.2 kWh
S3
132.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft