The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) S3
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.99 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
S3
26 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
661 mi
S3
409 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
89 kWh
S3
172.4 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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