The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 40,600
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 51,900
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Convertible
€ 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 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S3 Convertible
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
70.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.5 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
174.1 in
Length
174.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S3 Convertible
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.54 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

General

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S3 Convertible
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
306 hp
S3 Convertible
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
20 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
S3 Convertible
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
510 mi
S3 Convertible
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 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
127 kWh
S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 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
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data