The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 46,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘ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 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
S3 Sedan
55.7
70.7
77.2
54.8
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
54.8 in
103.8
175.4
103.6
175.8
175.4 in
Length
175.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
S3 Sedan
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.62 %
General
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
S3 Sedan
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 Sedan 1.6 TDI
S3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
S3 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sedan
Performance
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
S3 Sedan
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sedan
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
37 mpg
S3 Sedan
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
534 mi
S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
121.2 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
