The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 40,100

€ 34,300

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 S3 is 1.3 cm longer and 2.3 cm lower.
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
1401
1777
1966
1424
1777
1966
1777 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1401 mm
Height
1424 mm
2596
4254
2602
4241
4254 mm
Length
4241 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.72 %

General
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
S3
296 bhp
187 bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
S3
380 NM
320 NM
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
4.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.65 kg/bhp
S3
4.97 kg/bhp
7.65 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
S3
40 mpg
49 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
589 mi
S3
488 mi
589 mi
A3 2.0 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).
109.9 kWh
S3
132.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
325 L






1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L