Compare Audi S3 8P1 vs Audi A3 Sportback (8PA)

Variants
1.4 TFSI
1.6
1.6 AT
1.6 FSI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.9 TDI
1.9 TDI DCT
2.0 FSI
2.0 FSI AT
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DCT
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI quattro
2.0 TFSI DCT
3.2 quattro
3.2 quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
281 L / 9.9 cu-ft ~ 1011 L / 35.7 cu-ft
370 L / 13.1 cu-ft ~ 1120 L / 39.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.6 L / 9.1 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
560 kg / 1235 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R18
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
3-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
113 mm / 4.4 in
Size | Height
1399 mm / 55.1 in
1423 mm / 56.0 in
Size | Length
4214 mm / 165.9 in
4286 mm / 168.7 in
Size | Width
1765 mm / 69.5 in
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
Weight
1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.4 sec
CO2 Emission
217 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
Fuel Economy
9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
BHZ
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
133.6 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
53%
33%
Pros
  • Rather appealing styling
  • Manual transmission widely available
Cons
  • Only available with a small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Independent rear suspensions only in AWD model
  • Not as pretty as the 3-door (Typ 8P1)

Price

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