The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16)
€ 30,900

€ 41,600

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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
175.9
175.4 in
Length
175.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %

General
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
296 hp
S3 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Sedan
Performance
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sedan
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16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sedan
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
488 mi
S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data