The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 34,600
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13) A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 52,300
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) S3 Convertible
€ 34,600
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 TFSI is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the S3 Convertible.
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
S3 Convertible
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
69.5
78.5
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
166.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
S3 Convertible
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.22 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

General

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
S3 Convertible
8P
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
S3 Convertible
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
296 hp
S3 Convertible
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Convertible

Performance

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
S3 Convertible
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
16.9 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
S3 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
S3 Convertible
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
33 mpg
S3 Convertible
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
482 mi
S3 Convertible
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
134.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
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