The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 33,700
€ 46,000
€ 33,700
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 30 TDI is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 Sedan 30 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
175.5
103.6
175.8
175.5 in
Length
175.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
S3 Sedan
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.72 %
General
A3 Sedan 30 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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
S3 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DGTE
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
114 hp
306 hp
S3 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sedan
Performance
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
S3 Sedan
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sedan
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
26.97 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
S3 Sedan
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
797 mi
534 mi
S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 30 TDI
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3 Sedan
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 30 TDI
S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
