The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 45,500
€ 34,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The S3 Sportback is 4.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 3.2.
S3 Sportback
A3 3.2
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 3.2
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.18 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 3.2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DNUE
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S3 Sportback
35 mpg
25 mpg
A3 3.2
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
396 mi
S3 Sportback
503 mi
396 mi
A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
