The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S Tronic (13 - 14)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) S3 Sedan
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S Tronic (13 - 14) A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S Tronic (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI S Tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
175.9 in
Length
175.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.23 %
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S Tronic (13 - 14)

General

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
S3 Sedan
296 hp
148 hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Performance

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
11.36 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
S3 Sedan
34 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
690 mi
S3 Sedan
495 mi
690 mi
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
S3 Sedan
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 2.0 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