The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) S3
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
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 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)

General

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
S3
306 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
S3
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
S3
10.66 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
S3
34 mpg
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
497 mi
S3
488 mi
497 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
S3
132.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft