The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 45,100

€ 28,600
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 1.6 TDI is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.26 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
306 hp
S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
S3 Sportback
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
526 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
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