The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 42,000
 Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) S3
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
167 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.02 %
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
296 hp
S3
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
33 mpg
S3
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
482 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
134.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TFSI
S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft