The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) S3 Sportback
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 Sportback is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
169.4 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
20.05 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
108 hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.62 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
25.62 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
20 mpg
city
37 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 Sportback 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft