The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 42,000
€ 23,900
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The S3 is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.5
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.4 %
General
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3
296 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
S3
11.1 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
S3
33 mpg
33 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
475 mi
S3
482 mi
475 mi
A3 1.8 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
S3
134.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
