The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 29,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The S3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI.
S3
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
167.4 in
Length
169.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.28 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)

General

S3
A3 Sportback 1.0 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 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3
306 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S3
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

Performance

S3
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.66 lb/hp
S3
10.84 lb/hp
24.66 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
S3
37 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
661 mi
S3
534 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
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).
89 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft