The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 39,100
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.4 TFSI cod is 6.5 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
1421
1777
1966
1402
1765
1995
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1402 mm
2601
4237
2578
4302
4237 mm
Length
4302 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
290 kg
18.47 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
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 manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
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 Sportback
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
350 NM
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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9.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.02 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
9.28 kg/bhp
6.02 kg/bhp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
33 mpg
S3 Sportback
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
661 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
439 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
