The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 21,100
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 42,000
 Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) S3
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The A3 1.2 TFSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.09 %
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

General

A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
CJXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
296 hp
S3
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
27.13 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
33 mpg
S3
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
482 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft