The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 41,600
€ 31,200
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 Sedan is 0.4 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
54.8
70.7
77.2
55.7
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
54.8 in
Height
55.7 in
103.6
175.9
103.8
175.5
175.9 in
Length
175.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
General
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
S3 Sedan
296 hp
114 hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Performance
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
11.21 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
S3 Sedan
34 mpg
57 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
758 mi
S3 Sedan
488 mi
758 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
84.3 kWh
S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
