The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 Sportback (13 - 16) is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the S3 Sportback (08 - 12).
S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.3 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
170.2 in
Length
169.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.45 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
8V
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 (13 - 16)
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
296 hp
261 hp
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

Performance

S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
11.17 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
34 mpg
28 mpg
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
439 mi
S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
488 mi
439 mi
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
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).
161.1 kWh
S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
132.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft