The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) S3 S
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) S3
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 S is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the S3 .
S3 S
S3
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
166.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 S
S3
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.15 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

S3 S
S3
8P
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

S3 S
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
S3 S
261 hp
296 hp
S3
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S3 S
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

S3 S
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

S3 S

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
S3 S
13.09 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 S
S3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
S3 S
28 mpg
34 mpg
S3
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
488 mi
S3 S
449 mi
488 mi
S3
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).
132.6 kWh
S3 S
157.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 S
S3
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