The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 is 0.4 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
S3
A3 2.0 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
167.4 in
Length
167 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

S3
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
S3
306 hp
181 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

S3
A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
S3
10.84 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
S3
37 mpg
49 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
712 mi
S3
534 mi
712 mi
A3 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft