The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 28,200
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
€ 49,400
 Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16) S3 Cabriolet
€ 28,200
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 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI is 19.2 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the S3 Cabriolet.
A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1390
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1765 mm
Width
1793 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1424 mm
Height
1390 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
2578
4238
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
2600
4430
4238 mm
Length
4430 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
270 kg
15.93 %
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)

General

A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
8P
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
296 bhp
S3 Cabriolet
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
S3 Cabriolet

Performance

A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

75 m
0.000 sec

S3 Cabriolet

▶ REPLAY
13.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
13.7 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
S3 Cabriolet

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
55 mpg
40 mpg
S3 Cabriolet
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
670 mi
482 mi
S3 Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
134.5 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
104.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3 Cabriolet
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data