The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) S3
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The S3 is 3.8 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1401 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
2596
4252
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4252 mm
Length
4214 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.36 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
S3
306 bhp
168 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
S3
380 NM
350 NM
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
4.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
S3
4.84 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
S3
40 mpg
48 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
579 mi
S3
488 mi
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
S3
132.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L