The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 29,000
€ 52,300
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘ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 TDI is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the S3 Convertible.
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
S3 Convertible
56.1
69.5
78.5
54.6
70.6
77.2
69.5 in
Width
70.6 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.1 in
Height
54.6 in
101.5
166.9
102.2
174.4
166.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
S3 Convertible
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.5 %
General
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
S3 Convertible
8P
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 TDI
S3 Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
S3 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Convertible
Performance
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
S3 Convertible
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Convertible
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
33 mpg
S3 Convertible
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
795 mi
482 mi
S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 TDI
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
S3 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
