| 25 version of the engine | 12345 | | Typ | S3 | RS3 | 1.6 TDI | 1.6 TDI | 1.9 TDI PD |
| Engine | benzynowy, turbo | benzynowy, turbo | turbo diesel | turbo diesel | turbo diesel |
| Type of injection | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | Common rail | Common rail | pompowtryskiwacze |
| Engine Code | BHZ, CDLA | CEPA | CAYB | CAYC | BKC, BLS, BXE |
| Years of mounting | 2006-2012 | 2011-2012 | 2009-2012 | 2009-2012 | 2003-2010 |
| Cylinders/valves | R4/16 | R5/20 | R4/16 | R4/16 | R4/8 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 1984 | 2480 | 1598 | 1598 | 1896 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 195/265/6000 | 250/340/5400 | 66/90/4200 | 77/105/4400 | 77/105/4000 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 350/2500-5000 | 450/1600-5300 | 230/1500-2500 | 250/1500-2500 | 250/1900 |
| Timing gear | pasek i łańcuch | łańcuch | pasek | pasek | pasek |
| Particle filter | - | - | tak (DPF) | tak (DPF) | opcja (DPF) |
| Gearbox | manual. 6b/aut. 6b | S-tronic 7b | manualna 5b | manual. 5b/aut. 7b | manual. 5b/aut. 6b |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 (Haldex) | 4x4 (Haldex) | przedni | przedni | przedni |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz.went./t. went. | tarcz.went./t. went. | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. |
| Front suspension | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona |
| Rear suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Curb weight [kg] | 1495/1515 | 1575 | 1320 | 1320/1340 | 1335/1360 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 4302/1766/1402 | 4302/1794/1402 | 4292/1765/1423 | 4292/1765/1423 | 4292/1765/1423 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 302/1032 | 302/1032 | 370/1100 | 370/1100 | 370/1100 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 5,8/5,6 | 4,6 | 13,3 | 11,7/11,8 | 11,7/11,4 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 250 | 250 | 180 | 194 | 187 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 11,8/6,7/8,5 | 13,1/6,8/9,1 | 5,3/3,9/4,4 | 5,1/3,8/4,2 | 7,5/4,7/5,7 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 5.64/5.72 | 4.63 | 14.67 | 12.57/12.76 | 12.71/12.95 |