The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 40,100
€ 20,800
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
S3
A3 1.6
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.5
101.5
166.9
166.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.6
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.7 %
General
S3
A3 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
S3
261 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
S3
A3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
S3
13.09 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
S3
28 mpg
35 mpg
A3 1.6
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
503 mi
S3
449 mi
503 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
128.7 kWh
S3
157.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
