The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 31,100
€ 52,300
€ 31,100
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 2.0 TDI is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the S3 Convertible.
A3 Convertible 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
S3 Convertible
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.92 %
General
A3 Convertible 2.0 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
S3 Convertible
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
138 hp
296 hp
S3 Convertible
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Convertible
Performance
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
S3 Convertible
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Convertible
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.76 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
33 mpg
S3 Convertible
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
743 mi
482 mi
S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 2.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 Convertible 2.0 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
