The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) S3 (16 - 17)
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3 (08 - 12)
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 (16 - 17) is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the S3 (08 - 12).
S3 (16 - 17)
S3 (08 - 12)
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
167.4 in
Length
166.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 (16 - 17)
S3 (08 - 12)
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.26 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

S3 (16 - 17)
S3 (08 - 12)
8V
Generation
8P
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 (16 - 17)
S3 (08 - 12)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
S3 (16 - 17)
306 hp
261 hp
S3 (08 - 12)
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
S3 (16 - 17)
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3 (08 - 12)

Performance

S3 (16 - 17)
S3 (08 - 12)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3 (16 - 17)

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3 (08 - 12)

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
S3 (16 - 17)
10.66 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3 (08 - 12)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 (16 - 17)
S3 (08 - 12)
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S3 (16 - 17)
34 mpg
28 mpg
S3 (08 - 12)
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
439 mi
S3 (16 - 17)
488 mi
439 mi
S3 (08 - 12)
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).
161.1 kWh
S3 (16 - 17)
132.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3 (08 - 12)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 (16 - 17)
S3 (08 - 12)
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