The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Convertible
€ 42,700
 Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
102.2
174.1
174.4 in
Length
174.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.67 %
Audi A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
S3 Convertible
306 hp
187 hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Convertible
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

Performance

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
S3 Convertible
35 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
510 mi
S3 Convertible
510 mi
510 mi
A3 Convertible 2.0 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).
115.6 kWh
S3 Convertible
127 kWh
115.6 kWh
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 2.0 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data