The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 40,100

€ 23,100

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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. The S3 is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI.
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.5
101.5
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.52 %

General
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3
296 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
S3
10.95 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
S3
34 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
610 mi
S3
488 mi
610 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
S3
132.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft