The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 40,100
€ 26,800
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 is 2.2 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
S3
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.1
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.1 in
Height
56 in
101.5
166.5
101.5
168.7
166.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.44 %
General
S3
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3
261 hp
158 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
S3
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
S3
13.09 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
S3
28 mpg
31 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
455 mi
S3
449 mi
455 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
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
157.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
