The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 52,300
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..) S3 Convertible
€ 37,700
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16) A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
70.6
77.2
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI (14 - 16)
102.2
174.1
174.4 in
Length
174.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.78 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI (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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
S3 Convertible
296 hp
148 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.96 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
S3 Convertible
33 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
723 mi
S3 Convertible
482 mi
723 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).
88.5 kWh
S3 Convertible
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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