The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 22,300
€ 45,500
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
S3 Sportback
56
69.5
78.5
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
168.7
103.6
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
S3 Sportback
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.14 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
S3 Sportback
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
296 hp
S3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
S3 Sportback
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.64 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
S3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
542 mi
503 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
128.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
