The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) S3
€ 28,800
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 ultra is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
166.8 in
Length
166.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.41 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3
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
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

Performance

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

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

S3

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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
S3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
28 mpg
S3
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
157.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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