The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 40,500
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 51,900
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Convertible
€ 40,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
S3 Convertible
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI
S3 Convertible
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.54 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)

General

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
S3 Convertible
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
148 hp
306 hp
S3 Convertible
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Convertible

Performance

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
S3 Convertible
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
24.05 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
S3 Convertible
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
634 mi
510 mi
S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
127 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
127 kWh
S3 Convertible
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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