The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 41,000
€ 32,800
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The S3 Sportback is 6.1 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the A3 2.0 TDI.
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
1402
1765
1995
1424
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1402 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4302
2602
4241
4302 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.84 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 bhp
148 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
S3 Sportback
350 NM
340 NM
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.26 kg/bhp
S3 Sportback
6.09 kg/bhp
9.26 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
66 mpg
S3 Sportback
34 mpg
66 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
444 mi
Range
723 mi
S3 Sportback
444 mi
723 mi
A3 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
