The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 40,100
€ 35,800
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3.2
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 3.2
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.48 %
General
S3
A3 Sportback 3.2
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
S3
261 hp
247 hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
S3
A3 Sportback 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
S3
13.09 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S3
28 mpg
25 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
449 mi
Range
396 mi
S3
449 mi
396 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
S3
157.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
