The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) S3 Sedan
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
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 S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
175.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
103.8
175.5
175.9 in
Length
175.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.1 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Sedan
296 hp
148 hp
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
11.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
11.36 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
S3 Sedan
34 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
661 mi
S3 Sedan
495 mi
661 mi
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
89 kWh
S3 Sedan
130.7 kWh
89 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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