The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 41,600
S3 Sedan € 32,600
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 35 TFSI
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
54.8 in
Height
55.7 in
175.9 in
Length
175.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.98 %
General
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Sedan
296 hp
148 hp
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Performance
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
11.21 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
S3 Sedan
34 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
609 mi
S3 Sedan
488 mi
609 mi
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
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).
96.6 kWh
S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data