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Audi S3 Sportback (8PA)

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Engine versions

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4 versions · 4 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.0 TFSI (265 KM) quattro Selected Gasoline 265 KM 2008–2012
2.0 TFSI (256 KM) quattro Selected Gasoline 256 KM 2010–2012
2.0 TFSI (256 KM) quattro S tronic Selected Gasoline 256 KM 2010–2012
2.0 TFSI (265 KM) quattro S tronic Selected Gasoline 265 KM 2009–2012

Selected engine version

2.0 TFSI (265 KM) quattro

Gasoline · 2008–2012

Engine power
265 KM
Torque
350 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
S3
Version
S3 Sportback (8PA)
Engine
2.0 TFSI (265 KM) quattro
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2008
End of production
2012
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.5 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
201 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
CDLA, CDMA
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.3 l
Coolant capacity
8.6 l
Power
265 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Minimum trunk capacity
302 l
Curb weight
1495 kg
Gross weight
2055 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4302 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1402 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Front track
1522 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/40 R18
Rim size
7.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 TFSI (256 KM) quattro

Gasoline · 2010–2012

Engine power
256 KM
Torque
330 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
S3
Version
S3 Sportback (8PA)
Engine
2.0 TFSI (256 KM) quattro
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2010
End of production
2012
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.5 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
199 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
CDLC
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.6 l
Coolant capacity
8.6 l
Power
256 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
330 Nm @ 2500-5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Minimum trunk capacity
302 l
Curb weight
1495 kg
Gross weight
2055 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4302 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1402 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Front track
1522 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
225/40 R18
Rim size
7.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 TFSI (256 KM) quattro S tronic

Gasoline · 2010–2012

Engine power
256 KM
Torque
330 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
S3
Version
S3 Sportback (8PA)
Engine
2.0 TFSI (256 KM) quattro S tronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2010
End of production
2012
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
195 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
CDLC
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.6 l
Coolant capacity
8.6 l
Power
256 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
330 Nm @ 2500-5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Minimum trunk capacity
302 l
Curb weight
1515 kg
Gross weight
2075 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4302 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1402 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Front track
1522 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Type of automatic gearbox
Stronic
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
225/40 R18
Rim size
7.5J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 TFSI (265 KM) quattro S tronic

Gasoline · 2009–2012

Engine power
265 KM
Torque
350 Nm
Engine displacement
1,984 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.6 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
On this page
Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
S3
Version
S3 Sportback (8PA)
Engine
2.0 TFSI (265 KM) quattro S tronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
2009
End of production
2012
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.4 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 emissions
195 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
CDLA, CDMA
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1984 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.8 mm
Compression ratio
9.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.3 l
Coolant capacity
8.6 l
Power
265 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 2500-5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Minimum trunk capacity
302 l
Curb weight
1415 kg
Gross weight
2075 kg
Roof load
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4302 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1402 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Front track
1522 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Type of automatic gearbox
Stronic
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/40 R18
Rim size
7.5J x 18
ABS
yes