The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 42,900
€ 23,900
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 3.2 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1404
1785
1966
1423
1765
1995
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1404 mm
Height
1423 mm
2631
4324
2578
4292
4324 mm
Length
4292 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.22 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 bhp
89 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sportback
380 NM
230 NM
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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5.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
S3 Sportback
5.14 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
S3 Sportback
41 mpg
64 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
495 mi
Range
777 mi
S3 Sportback
495 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 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
340 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
