The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Convertible
€ 25,500
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13) A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TFSI.
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.9
174.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.07 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI (10 - 13)

General

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
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 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Convertible
306 hp
104 hp
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

Performance

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
S3 Convertible
35 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
600 mi
S3 Convertible
510 mi
600 mi
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
108 kWh
S3 Convertible
127 kWh
108 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.2 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data