The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Convertible
€ 33,700
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16) A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 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 (16 - 18)
102.2
174.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 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 1.4 TFSI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.78 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 16)

General

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CZCC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Convertible
306 hp
114 hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Performance

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.85 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
27.85 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
S3 Convertible
35 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
586 mi
S3 Convertible
510 mi
586 mi
A3 Convertible 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
S3 Convertible
127 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data