The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 41,000
€ 22,800
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 Sportback is 3.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
55.2
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 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
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.84 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
697 mi
S3 Sportback
444 mi
697 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
