The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 29,700
€ 36,600
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.8 TFSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
55.9
70
77.4
55.1
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.4 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
261 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
26 mpg
S3
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
555 mi
Range
409 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
409 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
172.4 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
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
