The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 43,500
€ 25,800
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
S3
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.4
102.4
166.8
167.4 in
Length
166.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
General
S3
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
S3
306 hp
108 hp
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
S3
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
S3
10.84 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
S3
37 mpg
69 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
29 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
914 mi
S3
534 mi
914 mi
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
70 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
