The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) S3
€ 24,900
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 A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
169.7 in
Length
166.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.12 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
8V
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CPTA
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
261 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.77 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
28 mpg
S3
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
449 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
449 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
157.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft