The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 40,100
€ 43,500
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S3 (08 - 12) is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the S3 (16 - 17).
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (16 - 17)
1399
1765
1957
1401
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1399 mm
Height
1401 mm
2578
4230
2596
4252
4230 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (16 - 17)
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.9 %
General
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (16 - 17)
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (16 - 17)
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
S3 (08 - 12)
261 bhp
306 bhp
S3 (16 - 17)
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
S3 (08 - 12)
350 NM
400 NM
S3 (16 - 17)
Performance
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (16 - 17)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
S3 (08 - 12)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
S3 (16 - 17)
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5.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
S3 (08 - 12)
5.94 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
S3 (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (16 - 17)
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
S3 (08 - 12)
34 mpg
44 mpg
S3 (16 - 17)
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
449 mi
Range
534 mi
S3 (08 - 12)
449 mi
534 mi
S3 (16 - 17)
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).
121.2 kWh
S3 (08 - 12)
157.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3 (16 - 17)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 (08 - 12)
S3 (16 - 17)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
