The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..) vs. Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..) A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) S3 Sedan
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
S3 Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..)
70.7
77.2
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
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 30 TFSI (18 - ..)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
175.9
175.5 in
Length
175.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
S3 Sedan
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.39 %
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)

General

A3 Sedan 30 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
S3 Sedan
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DKRF
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
114 hp
296 hp
S3 Sedan
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Sedan

Performance

A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
S3 Sedan
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sedan

▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.36 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
24.66 lb/hp
11.36 lb/hp
S3 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
S3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
48 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sedan
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
634 mi
495 mi
S3 Sedan
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
130.7 kWh
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
92.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
S3 Sedan
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
S3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data