The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 42,000
€ 33,300
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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. The S3 is 5.1 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the A3 3.2.
S3
A3 3.2
1401
1777
1966
1421
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1401 mm
Height
1421 mm
2596
4254
2578
4203
4254 mm
Length
4203 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 3.2
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.88 %
General
S3
A3 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXC
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
S3
296 bhp
247 bhp
A3 3.2
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
S3
380 NM
320 NM
A3 3.2
Performance
S3
A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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5.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
S3
5.03 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
S3
40 mpg
29 mpg
A3 3.2
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
482 mi
Range
377 mi
S3
482 mi
377 mi
A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
S3
134.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
