The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 52,300

€ 40,600

€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower.
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
54.6
70.6
77.2
55.5
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
102.2
174.4
102.2
174.1
174.4 in
Length
174.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.19 %

General
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DNUE
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
S3 Convertible
296 hp
178 hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Performance
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
20 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S3 Convertible
33 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
518 mi
S3 Convertible
482 mi
518 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data