The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 45,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.88 %
General
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DADA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
306 hp
S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
36 mpg
S3 Sportback
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
526 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
123.1 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
