The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 31,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 49,400
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) S3 Convertible
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘ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 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
S3 Convertible
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
70.6
77.2
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
70.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.5 in
Height
54.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
174.1 in
Length
174.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
S3 Convertible
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.22 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)

General

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
S3 Convertible
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CZCC
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 hp
296 hp
S3 Convertible
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Convertible

Performance

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
S3 Convertible
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
27.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
27.46 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
33 mpg
S3 Convertible
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
555 mi
482 mi
S3 Convertible
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).
134.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data