The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 52,300
€ 29,000
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI.
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
54.6
70.6
77.2
56.1
69.5
78.5
70.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
54.6 in
Height
56.1 in
102.2
174.4
101.5
166.9
174.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.5 %
General
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DNUE
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
S3 Convertible
296 hp
104 hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Performance
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
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12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
S3 Convertible
33 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
795 mi
S3 Convertible
482 mi
795 mi
A3 Convertible 1.6 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
