The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) S3 Convertible
€ 43,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 Convertible is 0.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
70.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
54.7 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
174.4 in
Length
174.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.77 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)

General

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
S3 Convertible
296 hp
181 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3 Convertible
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.63 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
S3 Convertible
33 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
684 mi
S3 Convertible
482 mi
684 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
102.8 kWh
S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data