The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 52,300
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) S3 Convertible
€ 36,000
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.6
77.2
70.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
54.6 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
102.2
174.1
174.4 in
Length
174.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.66 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Convertible
296 hp
148 hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
S3 Convertible
33 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
586 mi
S3 Convertible
482 mi
586 mi
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
100.4 kWh
S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.5 TFSI cod
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data