The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 45,500

€ 41,500

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S3 Sportback is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the S3.
S3 Sportback
S3
55.3
70.3
77.4
55.2
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.3 in
Height
55.2 in
103.6
170.2
102.2
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
S3
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.42 %

General
S3 Sportback
S3
8V
Generation
8V
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
DNUE
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
306 hp
S3
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
S3 Sportback
S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

S3
▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
S3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
35 mpg
34 mpg
S3
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
488 mi
S3 Sportback
503 mi
488 mi
S3
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).
132.6 kWh
S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft