The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 29,900

€ 42,900

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 3.3 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
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.5 %

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)

7-speed dual clutch 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
DBKA
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
296 hp
S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
495 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
130.7 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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