The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 44,000
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18) S3 Sedan
€ 30,200
 Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
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 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
175.5
175.8 in
Length
175.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Audi S3 Sedan (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.29 %
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

General

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 30 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 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
DKRF
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 Sedan
306 hp
114 hp
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI

Performance

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.95 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
10.84 lb/hp
24.95 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
S3 Sedan
34 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
586 mi
S3 Sedan
488 mi
586 mi
A3 Sedan 30 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).
100.4 kWh
S3 Sedan
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 30 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data