The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 31,200
€ 42,000
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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
70.3
77.4
55.2
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
103.8
169.8
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
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.75 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S3
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.59 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
S3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
33 mpg
S3
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
482 mi
S3
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
134.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
