The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 41,500

€ 29,900

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TFSI.
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.4
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.36 %

General
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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 1800 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
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
S3
10.66 lb/hp
16.17 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
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
444 mi
S3
488 mi
444 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
S3
132.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 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
9.9 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft