The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 29,500
€ 51,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the S3 Convertible.
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
S3 Convertible
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.28 %
General
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
306 hp
S3 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Convertible
Performance
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S3 Convertible
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Convertible
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
35 mpg
S3 Convertible
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
510 mi
S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
127 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
127 kWh
S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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
