The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 45,500
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) S3 Sportback
€ 27,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 30 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
S3 Sportback
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
103.6
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
S3 Sportback
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
19.16 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)

General

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
S3 Sportback
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
S3 Sportback
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DKRF
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
296 hp
S3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback

Performance

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
S3 Sportback
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

 REPLAY
24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.66 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
11.66 lb/hp
S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
35 mpg
S3 Sportback
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
503 mi
S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
128.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft