The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 42,000
€ 25,900
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.2
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.2 in
Height
56 in
102.2
167.5
101.5
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
BKD
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 4000 rpm
S3
296 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
S3
11.1 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
S3
33 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
600 mi
S3
482 mi
600 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
117.3 kWh
S3
134.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
