The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 41,200

€ 49,400

€ 41,200
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI is 0.7 cm shorter and 1.9 cm taller.
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
1409
1793
1960
1390
1793
1960
1793 mm
Width
1793 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1409 mm
Height
1390 mm
2595
4423
2600
4430
4423 mm
Length
4430 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1695 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.26 %

General
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
296 bhp
S3 Cabriolet
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
340 NM
380 NM
S3 Cabriolet
Performance
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

S3 Cabriolet
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10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
10.51 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
40 mpg
S3 Cabriolet
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
690 mi
482 mi
S3 Cabriolet
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3 Cabriolet
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI
S3 Cabriolet
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
285 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data