The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 31,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI 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
56 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
167.4 in
Length
169 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
S3
306 hp
197 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
S3
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
S3
10.84 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
S3
37 mpg
32 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
468 mi
S3
534 mi
468 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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