The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Convertible
€ 32,100
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
174.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.2 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)

General

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
S3 Convertible
306 hp
138 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Performance

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
S3 Convertible
35 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
610 mi
S3 Convertible
510 mi
610 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
S3 Convertible
127 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TDI
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