The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) S3 Convertible
€ 28,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The S3 Convertible is 7.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI.
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
70.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
54.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
174.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.92 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

General

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
S3 Convertible
296 hp
104 hp
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
S3 Convertible
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI

Performance

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.63 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
S3 Convertible
33 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
670 mi
S3 Convertible
482 mi
670 mi
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.9 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data