The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) S3 Sportback
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 Sportback is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1402
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1402 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
2636
4310
4302 mm
Length
4310 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
235 kg
14.78 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
S3 Sportback
261 bhp
104 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sportback
350 NM
250 NM
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

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6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
S3 Sportback
6.09 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
72 mpg
S3 Sportback
34 mpg
72 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
797 mi
S3 Sportback
444 mi
797 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
80.3 kWh
S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L