The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 25,800
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 1.6 TDI ultra is 1.5 cm shorter and 2 cm taller.
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1777 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
2596
4252
4237 mm
Length
4252 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.95 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 bhp
306 bhp
S3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
250 NM
400 NM
S3

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
11.85 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
83 mpg
44 mpg
S3
72 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
70 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 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L