The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) S3
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 35 TFSI.
S3
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
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 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
167.4 in
Length
169.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)

General

S3
A3 Sportback 35 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 35 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3
306 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

Performance

S3
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

S3

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
S3
10.84 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
S3
37 mpg
45 mpg
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
598 mi
S3
534 mi
598 mi
A3 Sportback 35 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).
98.5 kWh
S3
121.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

S3
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft