The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) S3
€ 28,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
S3
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
166.5 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3417 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.8 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

S3
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3
261 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

S3
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
S3
13.09 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
S3
28 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
661 mi
S3
449 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
89 kWh
S3
157.2 kWh
89 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft