The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)

€ 34,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 44,000
 Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) S3 Sedan
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
103.6
175.8
175.4 in
Length
175.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)

General

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
306 hp
S3 Sedan
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Sedan

Performance

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sedan

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sedan
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
488 mi
S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 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
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data