The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 22,300

€ 43,500

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3.
A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
55.9
69.5
77
55.2
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
101.5
166.9
102.2
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.63 %

General
A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
306 hp
S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

S3
▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
23.84 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
S3
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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