The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 39,100
€ 36,600
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 Sportback is 3.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
S3 Sportback
S3
55.2
69.5
78.5
55.1
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.1 in
101.5
169.4
101.5
165.9
169.4 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
S3
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.54 %
General
S3 Sportback
S3
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
261 hp
S3
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
S3 Sportback
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
S3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
26 mpg
S3
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
409 mi
S3 Sportback
439 mi
409 mi
S3
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).
172.4 kWh
S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
