The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 38,200
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.5 TFSI cod is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the S3.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
56.1
70
77.4
55.1
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.1 in
102.4
167
101.5
166.5
167 in
Length
166.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.66 %
General
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
261 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
28 mpg
S3
38 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
439 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
439 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).
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 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
S3
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
