Technical Data – Audi S3 Sportback
Program for Germany -
Status: November 2008
Model
Audi S3 Sportback
Engine / electronics
Engine type
Inline four-cylinder spark-ignition engine with gasoline direct injection,
exhaust turbocharger with intercooler, four valves per cylinder, double overhead
camshafts (DOHC)
Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder
Belt drive/continuous intake camshaft adjustment / 4
Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression
1984 / 82.5 x 92.8 / 9.8
Max. power output in kW (hp) / at rpm
195 (265) / 6000
Max. torque in Nm
(lb-ft)
/ at rpm
350
(258.15)
/ 2500 – 5000
Engine management / mixture preparation
Fully electronic engine management with drive-by-wire throttle control, direct
injection, adaptive lambda control, mapped ignition with solid-state high-voltage
distribution, cylinder-selective adaptive knock control
Exhaust emission control
Close-coupled ceramic primary catalytic converter and ceramic underfloor
catalytic converter with catalyst heating function via homogeneous split dual
injection
Emissions class
EU 5
Alternator in A / battery in A/Ah
140 / 330 / 61
Drivetrain / transmission
Drive type
quattro permanent all-wheel drive with electronically controlled
multi-plate clutch, electronic differential lock EDL
Clutch
Hydraulically operated single-plate dry
clutch
Two electrohydraulically controlled
multi-plate clutches in an oil bath
Gearbox type
6-speed manual transmission,
synchromesh on all gears
6-speed S tronic dual-clutch
transmission with electrohydraulic
control
Gear ratio in 1st gear / 2nd gear
2.923 / 1.957
2.923 / 1.957
Gear ratio in 3rd gear / 4th gear
1.400 / 1.032
1.400 / 1.032
Gear ratio in 5th gear / 6th gear
1.077 / 0.871
1.077 / 0.871
Gear ratio in reverse gear
3.264 3.263
Final drive ratio in 1st – 4th gear / 5th, 6th and reverse gear
4.769 / 3.444
4.769 / 3.444
Suspension / steering / brakes
Front suspension
McPherson struts with lower wishbones, tubular anti-roll bar, track-stabilizing
steering roll radius, aluminum subframe
Rear suspension
Four-link rear suspension with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement,
tubular anti-roll bar, subframe
Steering / steering ratio / turning circle in meters (D102)
(feet)
Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance / 16.2 /
approx. 10.7
(35.10)
Brake system, front/rear
Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, ESP, hydraulic brake assist, disk
brakes ventilated at front, ventilated at rear; Brake diameter front/rear: 345 / 310
Wheels / tires
Wheels: aluminum, weight-optimized, 7.5Jx18, offset: 56 mm
Tires: 225/40 R18 92 Y
Performance / consumption / acoustics
Top speed in km/h
(mph)
250
(155.34)
(governed)
Acceleration, 0-100 km/h
(0-62.14 mph)
in sec
5.8
5.6
Fuel type
Super Plus unleaded, 98 RON
Fuel consumption: city / highway / combined, l/100km
(mpg)
11.8 / 6.7 / 8.5
(19.93 / 35.11 / 27.67)
11.2 / 6.8 / 8.4
(12.00 / 34.59 / 28.00)
CO2 mass emission, g/km
199 195
Idling / drive-past exterior noise level in dB (A)
83 / 75
Servicing / guarantee (Germany)
Oil change every ... km
(miles)
/ inspection every ... km
(miles)
According to service indicator up to 30,000
(18,641)
(max. 2 years)
1)
Vehicle / paint / rust perforation guarantee
2 years with unlimited mileage / 3 years / 12 years
Insurance classification
16 / 21 / 23
Weights / loads
Unladen weight in kg (excluding driver) / gross weight limit in
kg
(pounds)
1495 / 2055
(3295.91 / 4530.50)
1515 / 2075
(3340.00 / 4574.59)
Axle load limit at front / rear in kg
(pounds)
1090 / 1060
(2403.04 / 2336.90)
1110 / 1060
(2447.13 / 2336.90)
Roof load limit in kg
(pounds)
75
(165.35)
Capacities
Cooling system capacity (including heating) in liters
(gallons)
8.6
(2.27)
Engine oil capacity (including filter) in liters
(quarts)
5.3
(5.60)
Fuel tank capacity in liters
(gallons)
60
(15.85)
Body / dimensions
Body type
Unitary, steel
Number of doors / seats
5 doors with additional side protection / 5 seats
Drag coefficient Cd / frontal area A in m
2
(square feet)
0.33 / 2.13
(22.93)
Length (L103) / width excluding mirrors (W103) / height (H100)
in mm
(feet)
4302 /1765 /1402
(14.11 / 5.79 / 4.60)
Wheelbase (L101) / track at front/rear (W101/W102), mm
(feet)
2578/1522/1506
(8.46 / 4.99 / 4.94)
Height of loading lip in mm (H196)
(feet)
664
(2.18)
Luggage capacity in liters
(cubic feet)
, according to VDA block
method (V210)
302
(10.67)
1)
depending on driving style and operating conditions
