The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) S3
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) S3 Sportback
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the S3 is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
S3
S3 Sportback
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.2 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
167.5 in
Length
169.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
S3 Sportback
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.28 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)

General

S3
S3 Sportback
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3
S3 Sportback
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
296 hp
261 hp
S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
S3
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback

Performance

S3
S3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
S3
11.1 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S3
33 mpg
28 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
444 mi
S3
482 mi
444 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
159.2 kWh
S3
134.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft