The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 42,000
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) S3
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.1 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)

General

S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3
296 hp
120 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
S3
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
S3
11.1 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
S3
33 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
634 mi
S3
482 mi
634 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.9 kWh
S3
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft