The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 42,000

€ 23,900

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 3.2 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
1401
1777
1966
1423
1765
1995
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1401 mm
Height
1423 mm
2596
4254
2578
4286
4254 mm
Length
4286 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.38 %

General
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
S3
296 bhp
104 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
S3
380 NM
250 NM
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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5.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
S3
5.03 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
63 mpg
S3
40 mpg
63 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
759 mi
S3
482 mi
759 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
S3
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L