The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 43,500

€ 29,500

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.5 cm longer and 2 cm lower.
S3
A3 1.6 TDI
1401
1777
1966
1421
1777
1966
1777 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1401 mm
Height
1421 mm
2596
4252
2601
4237
4252 mm
Length
4237 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.6 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
11.96 %

General
S3
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
S3
306 bhp
108 bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
S3
400 NM
250 NM
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
S3
A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec

S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 kg/bhp
S3
4.92 kg/bhp
12.27 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
71 mpg
S3
44 mpg
71 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
534 mi
Range
777 mi
S3
534 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
365 L








1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L