The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) S3 Sportback
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TDI.
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
169.4 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.69 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

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

Engine

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
57 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
758 mi
S3 Sportback
439 mi
758 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
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