The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 41,000
€ 34,300
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TFSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.07 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 hp
187 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
13.43 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
589 mi
S3 Sportback
444 mi
589 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
