The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

€ 44,000
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) S3 Sedan
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16) A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI ultra
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
103.6
175.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
175.8 in
Length
175.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)

General

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
S3 Sedan
306 hp
108 hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
10.84 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
67 mpg
S3 Sedan
34 mpg
67 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
26 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
888 mi
S3 Sedan
488 mi
888 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
71.9 kWh
S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data