The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 26,900

€ 43,100

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
56.1
70
77.4
55.3
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.3 in
102.4
167
103.6
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.28 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
8V
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
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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
306 hp
S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
280 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
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.99 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
51 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
488 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 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
9.6 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft