The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 42,900
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) S3 Sportback
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) S3
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 Sportback is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the S3.
S3 Sportback
S3
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.3 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
S3
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

S3 Sportback
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Sportback
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
261 hp
S3
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

S3 Sportback
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
S3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
S3 Sportback
34 mpg
26 mpg
S3
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
409 mi
S3 Sportback
495 mi
409 mi
S3
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).
172.4 kWh
S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft