Audi A3 8L or Audi S3 8L?

1996–2003 vs 1999–2003 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Boot: A3 8L 350 l, S3 8L 270 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8L 5 l/100 km, S3 8L 9.1 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8L 66–132 kW, S3 8L 154–165 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8L 17 items (Attraction), S3 8L 30 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A3 8L1996–2003 · 12 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, Ambition, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Audi S3 8L1999–2003 · 2 engines · Basis, Leder Paket, Komfort Paket, Winter PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8L1996–2003no listings	Audi S3 8L1999–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,152 mm	Length4,159 mm
Width	Width1,735 mm	Width1,764 mm
Height	Height1,423 mm–1,427 mm	Height1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,513 mm–2,518 mm	Wheelbase2,519 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume270 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,090 kg–1,385 kg	Curb weight1,375 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–62 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years1999–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines2
Power	Power66–132 kW (90–179 hp)	Power154–165 kW (209–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–1.9	Displacement (l)1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption9.1 l/100 km · 1.8 T 210
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 1.8 T 180	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 1.8 T 225
Top speed	Top speed228 km/h	Top speed243 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Attraction	Items in the base trim30 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ambition	Items in the top trim33 · Leder Paket
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension—	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob—	Leather Gear Knob✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8L or Audi S3 8L?

Length: Audi S3 8L 4,159 mm, Audi A3 8L 4,152 mm (a 7 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,519 vs 2,518 mm. Boot: 270 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8L or Audi S3 8L?

The most frugal Audi A3 8L uses 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Audi S3 8L 9.1 l/100 km (1.8 T 210).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8L or Audi S3 8L?

The strongest Audi A3 8L makes 132 kW (179 hp) (1.8 T 180); the strongest Audi S3 8L 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 T 225).

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