Audi A3 8P or Audi S3 8P?

2003–2012 vs 2006–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: A3 8P 4,292 mm, S3 8P 4,302 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8P 370 l, S3 8P 325 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8P 4.2 l/100 km, S3 8P 8.5 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8P 75–184 kW, S3 8P 195 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8P 24 items (Attraction), S3 8P 35 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: A3 8P from €5,000 (1 listing); no S3 8P is listed right now.

Audi A3 8P2003–2012 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, S line, AmbitionSpecifications →1 listing from €5,000 →

Audi S3 8P2006–2012 · 4 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Black Edition, Komfort PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8P2003–20121 listing · from €5,000	Audi S3 8P2006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,203 mm–4,292 mm	Length4,214 mm–4,302 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,765 mm
Height	Height1,421 mm–1,423 mm	Height1,399 mm–1,408 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–370 l	Trunk volume281 l–325 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,520 kg	Curb weight1,455 kg–1,495 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2012	Production years2006–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines4
Power	Power75–184 kW (102–250 hp)	Power195 kW (265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–3.2	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 2.0 TFSI 265
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 3.2 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.0 TFSI 265 Sportback
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Attraction	Items in the base trim35 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · S line	Items in the top trim40 · Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-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✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear 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 · 5
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✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 5
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✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
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✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€5,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Audi S3 8P 4,302 mm, Audi A3 8P 4,292 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 325 vs 370 l.

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

The most frugal Audi A3 8P uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.6 TDI); the most frugal Audi S3 8P 8.5 l/100 km (2.0 TFSI 265).

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

The strongest Audi A3 8P makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 quattro); the strongest Audi S3 8P 195 kW (265 hp) (2.0 TFSI 265).

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