The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 45,500
€ 22,800
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.46 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DNUE
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
S3 Sportback
35 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
697 mi
S3 Sportback
503 mi
697 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
100.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
