The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) S3 S
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) S3
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 S is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the S3 .
S3 S
S3
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
167.5 in
Length
166.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 S
S3
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.61 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

S3 S
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 S
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
S3 S
296 hp
261 hp
S3
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
S3 S
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

S3 S
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

S3 S

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
S3 S
11.1 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 S
S3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S3 S
33 mpg
28 mpg
S3
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
439 mi
S3 S
482 mi
439 mi
S3
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).
161.1 kWh
S3 S
134.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 S
S3
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