The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Convertible
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15) A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 Convertible is 0.4 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
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 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)
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
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI S tronic (14 - 15)

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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
S3 Convertible
306 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
150 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
S3 Convertible
35 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
536 mi
S3 Convertible
510 mi
536 mi
A3 Convertible 1.8 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).
109.9 kWh
S3 Convertible
127 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 1.8 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