The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16) S3 Cabriolet
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 Cabriolet is 0.9 cm longer and 1.9 cm lower.
S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1390
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
1793
1960
1793 mm
Width
1793 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1390 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
2600
4430
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
2595
4421
4430 mm
Length
4421 mm
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
1695 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1930 kg
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
190 kg
11.21 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

General

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
S3 Cabriolet
296 bhp
178 bhp
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
S3 Cabriolet
380 NM
250 NM
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Performance

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

75 m
0.000 sec

S3 Cabriolet

62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
5.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 kg/bhp
S3 Cabriolet
5.73 kg/bhp
8.46 kg/bhp
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
S3 Cabriolet
40 mpg
49 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
536 mi
S3 Cabriolet
482 mi
536 mi
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
109.9 kWh
S3 Cabriolet
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data