The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Cabriolet
€ 35,300
 Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 Cabriolet is 1 cm longer and 2.1 cm lower.
S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1388
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
1793
1960
1409
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
1793
1960
1793 mm
Width
1793 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1388 mm
Height
1409 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
2596
4431
Blueprint Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
2595
4421
4431 mm
Length
4421 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Audi S3 Cabriolet S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
215 kg
12.57 %
Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
S3 Cabriolet
306 bhp
108 bhp
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
S3 Cabriolet
400 NM
250 NM
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Performance

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

S3 Cabriolet

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
5.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 kg/bhp
S3 Cabriolet
5.59 kg/bhp
13.84 kg/bhp
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
69 mpg
S3 Cabriolet
42 mpg
69 mpg
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
758 mi
S3 Cabriolet
510 mi
758 mi
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
S3 Cabriolet
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Cabriolet
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
320 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data