The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.4 TFSI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
166.8 in
Length
167.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.61 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
8V
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
306 hp
S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
22.76 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
37 mpg
S3
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
121.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft