The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 40,100

€ 25,900
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 1.4 TFSI cod is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the S3.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
1421
1777
1966
1399
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1399 mm
2601
4237
2578
4230
4237 mm
Length
4230 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2035 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
17.42 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
261 bhp
S3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
350 NM
S3
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

S3
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
9.28 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
34 mpg
S3
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
661 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
449 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
281 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L