The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) S3
€ 34,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the A3 2.0 TFSI.
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.75 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
S3
261 hp
187 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
S3
13.09 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
S3
28 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
589 mi
S3
449 mi
589 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
S3
157.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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