The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 22,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) S3
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
S3
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
S3
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.23 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
S3
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBZB
Engine Code
CJXC
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
296 hp
S3
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
S3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
34 mpg
S3
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
488 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft