The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 26,800

€ 43,500

€ 26,800
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
The A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
1421
1785
1966
1401
1777
1966
1785 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1401 mm
2636
4310
2596
4252
4310 mm
Length
4252 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.96 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
306 bhp
S3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
400 NM
S3
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

S3
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
9.49 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
60 mpg
44 mpg
S3
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
661 mi
Range
534 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
534 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
89 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
121.2 kWh
S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
325 L






1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L