The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 51,900
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Convertible
€ 43,200
 Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 40 TFSI
54.6
Blueprint Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
70.6
77.2
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
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 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
102.2
174.1
174.4 in
Length
174.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi S3 Convertible S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.63 %
Audi A3 Convertible 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 40 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 40 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
DKZA
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 40 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 40 TFSI

Performance

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 40 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 40 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
S3 Convertible
12.32 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
S3 Convertible
35 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
518 mi
S3 Convertible
510 mi
518 mi
A3 Convertible 40 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).
125 kWh
S3 Convertible
127 kWh
125 kWh
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

S3 Convertible
A3 Convertible 40 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data