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Compare Audi S3 8P1 facelift vs Audi S3 Sportback 8V vs Audi A3 Sportback 8PA facelift

Variants
2.0 TFSI 256 quattro
2.0 TFSI 256 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 265 quattro
2.0 TFSI 265 quattro DCT
Manual
DCT
1.2 TFSI
1.2 TFSI DCT
1.4 TFSI
1.4 TFSI DCT
1.6
1.6 DCT
1.6 TDI 105
1.6 TDI 90
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.8 TFSI quattro
1.9 TDI
1.9 TDI DCT
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DCT
2.0 TDI 140 quattro
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 DCT
2.0 TDI 170 quattro
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT
2.0 TFSI quattro DCT
3.2 quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
281 L / 9.9 cu-ft ~ 1011 L / 35.7 cu-ft
340 L / 12.0 cu-ft ~ 1180 L / 41.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.6 L / 9.1 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
560 kg / 1235 lbs
560 kg / 1235 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
3-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
110 mm / 4.3 in
Size | Height
1399 mm / 55.1 in
1404 mm / 55.3 in
1423 mm / 56.0 in
Size | Length
4230 mm / 166.5 in
4324 mm / 170.2 in
4292 mm / 169.0 in
Size | Width
1765 mm / 69.5 in
1785 mm / 70.3 in | 1966 mm / 77.4 in (mirror unfolded)
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
1511.0 mm / 59.5 in
Wheel Size
7.5J x 18
7.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.31
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
CJXC
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.8:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
151.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed

Production

Availability
2013 ~ 2016

Reviews

Neofiliac score
53%
52%
37%
Pros
  • Generally good styling
  • More modern design than previous-gen
  • Fully independent suspensions
  • Manual transmission
  • Slightly improved engines
  • New 7-speed DCT
Cons
  • Only available with small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Roughly unchanged from pre-facelift
  • Only available with a small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Less attractive than the 3-door
  • Independent suspensions only in AWD model

Price

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