The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 43,500
€ 30,000
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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. The S3 is 4 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1401
1777
1966
1423
1765
1995
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1401 mm
Height
1423 mm
2596
4252
2578
4292
4252 mm
Length
4292 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.33 %
General
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
S3
306 bhp
168 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
S3
400 NM
350 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.75 kg/bhp
S3
4.92 kg/bhp
8.75 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
S3
44 mpg
56 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
534 mi
Range
684 mi
S3
534 mi
684 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).
102.8 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
