The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

€ 49,400
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16) S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
€ 52,300
 Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300

ⓘ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 length and width, but the S3 Convertible (14 - 16) is 0.1 inches taller.
S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
54.7
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
70.6
77.2
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
70.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
54.7 in
Height
54.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
174.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
174.4 in
Length
174.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.58 %
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)

General

S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
DNUE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
296 hp
296 hp
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)

Performance

S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible (14 - 16)

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible (18 - ..)

▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.96 lb/hp
S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
12.63 lb/hp
12.96 lb/hp
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
33 mpg
33 mpg
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
482 mi
S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
482 mi
482 mi
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
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).
134.5 kWh
S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
134.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible (14 - 16)
S3 Convertible (18 - ..)
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data