The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 42,900
€ 21,000
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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. The S3 Sportback is 4.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 1.6 FSI.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 FSI
55.3
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 FSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.47 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 FSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXC
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
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11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S3 Sportback
34 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
518 mi
S3 Sportback
495 mi
518 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
125 kWh
S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
