The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 43,500

€ 23,400

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The S3 is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the A3 1.9 TDI.
S3
A3 1.9 TDI
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.4
101.5
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.9 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.98 %

General
S3
A3 1.9 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
S3
306 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
S3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
S3
A3 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
S3
10.84 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
S3
37 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
727 mi
S3
534 mi
727 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.7 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft