The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 43,500

€ 39,800

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 40 TDI
54.8
70.7
77.2
55.7
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
103.6
175.9
103.8
175.5
175.9 in
Length
175.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.93 %

General
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
S3 Sedan
296 hp
181 hp
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Performance
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 40 TDI
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11.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
11.36 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
S3 Sedan
34 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
684 mi
S3 Sedan
495 mi
684 mi
A3 Sedan 40 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
S3 Sedan
130.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data