The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 25,400
€ 49,400
€ 25,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The A3 Convertible 1.6 is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the S3 Convertible.
A3 Convertible 1.6
S3 Convertible
56.1
69.5
78.5
54.7
70.6
77.2
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.1 in
Height
54.7 in
101.5
166.9
102.4
174.4
166.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Convertible 1.6
S3 Convertible
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.1 %
General
A3 Convertible 1.6
S3 Convertible
8P
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Convertible 1.6
S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
CJXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6
101 hp
296 hp
S3 Convertible
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Convertible
Performance
A3 Convertible 1.6
S3 Convertible
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Convertible
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30.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.6
30.66 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.6
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.6
34 mpg
33 mpg
S3 Convertible
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 Convertible 1.6
488 mi
482 mi
S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
134.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.6
132.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 1.6
S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
