The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 21,900

€ 42,000

€ 21,900
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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.2 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
55.9
70
77.4
55.2
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
102.4
166.8
102.2
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.78 %

General
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
8V
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
CJZA
Engine Code
CJXC
4
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 1400 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
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S3
▶ REPLAY
25.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
25.97 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
33 mpg
S3
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
482 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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
92.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft