The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 41,000
€ 29,900
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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. The S3 Sportback is 2.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
55.2
69.5
78.5
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
169.4
102.4
167
169.4 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.35 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
108 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.15 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
27.15 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
60 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
797 mi
S3 Sportback
444 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
80.3 kWh
S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
