The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) S3 Sportback
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 Sportback is 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169.4 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.88 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
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 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF

Performance

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
621 mi
S3 Sportback
439 mi
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft