The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) S3 Sportback
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 Sportback is 2.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
169.4 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.78 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
148 hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
621 mi
S3 Sportback
439 mi
621 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
94.8 kWh
S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft