The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) S3 Sportback
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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. The S3 Sportback is 4.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CJXC
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
S3 Sportback
34 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
583 mi
S3 Sportback
488 mi
583 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
131.6 kWh
S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft