The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 38,200
€ 27,800
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The S3 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.1
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.5
102.4
166.8
166.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.4 %
General
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
S3
261 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
S3
12.92 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
S3
28 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
526 mi
S3
439 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
111.8 kWh
S3
161.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
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
