The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 39,100
€ 31,000
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 Sportback is 2.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
55.2
69.5
78.5
55.9
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
101.5
169.4
101.5
166.9
169.4 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.52 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
32 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
468 mi
S3 Sportback
439 mi
468 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
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 Sportback
161.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft
