The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 43,500

€ 29,000

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.4
103.8
169.7
167.4 in
Length
169.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %

General
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
S3
306 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
S3
10.84 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
S3
37 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
777 mi
S3
534 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 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
10.8 cu ft






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