The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 51,900
 Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Cabriolet
€ 40,600
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI is 1 cm shorter and 2.1 cm taller.
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
S3 Cabriolet
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1388
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1793 mm
Width
1793 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1409 mm
Height
1388 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
2595
4421
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
2596
4431
4421 mm
Length
4431 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
S3 Cabriolet
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2075 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
5.56 %
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)

General

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
S3 Cabriolet
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
306 bhp
S3 Cabriolet
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
400 NM
S3 Cabriolet

Performance

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
S3 Cabriolet
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

S3 Cabriolet

▶ REPLAY
9.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
9.07 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
S3 Cabriolet

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
42 mpg
S3 Cabriolet
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
510 mi
S3 Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
125 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).
127 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
127 kWh
S3 Cabriolet
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data