The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 42,900
€ 25,900
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 1.8 TFSI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
77
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
165.9
103.6
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.25 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
296 hp
S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
495 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
130.7 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
