The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 39,100
 Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) S3 Sportback
€ 26,900
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 ultra is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
167 in
Length
169.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
18.78 %
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
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 manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
261 hp
S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.99 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
51 mpg
28 mpg
S3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
439 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
161.1 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft