The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 24,700
€ 40,100
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.2 TFSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
55.9
70
77.4
55.1
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
166.5
166.8 in
Length
166.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.98 %
General
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
8V
Generation
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
261 hp
S3
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
S3
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25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
28 mpg
S3
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
449 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
157.2 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 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
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
