The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 43,500
€ 20,600
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the A3 1.6.
S3
A3 1.6
1401
1777
1966
1421
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1401 mm
Height
1421 mm
2596
4252
2578
4203
4252 mm
Length
4203 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.6
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.63 %
General
S3
A3 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
S3
306 bhp
101 bhp
A3 1.6
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
S3
400 NM
148 NM
A3 1.6
Performance
S3
A3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
S3
4.92 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
S3
44 mpg
37 mpg
A3 1.6
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
534 mi
Range
450 mi
S3
534 mi
450 mi
A3 1.6
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).
144 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
