The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) S3 Sportback
€ 42,900
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) S3 Sportback S
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the S3 Sportback S.
S3 Sportback
S3 Sportback S
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 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
55.3 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
S3 Sportback S
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.18 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)

General

S3 Sportback
S3 Sportback S
8P
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3 Sportback
S3 Sportback S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
296 hp
S3 Sportback S
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback S

Performance

S3 Sportback
S3 Sportback S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback S

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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
S3 Sportback S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
S3 Sportback S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sportback S
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
495 mi
S3 Sportback
439 mi
495 mi
S3 Sportback S
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).
130.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
S3 Sportback S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
S3 Sportback S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft