The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 29,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) S3
€ 29,200
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 1.5 TFSI cod is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the S3.
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
169.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.23 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
8V
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 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DADA
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
296 hp
S3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
34 mpg
S3
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
488 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft