The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
€ 42,000

€ 28,700

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The S3 is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TDI.
S3
A3 2.0 TDI
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.5
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 2.0 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %

General
S3
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
S3
296 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
S3
A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
S3
11.1 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
S3
33 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
665 mi
S3
482 mi
665 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.2 kWh
S3
134.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft