The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 46,000
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18) S3 Sedan
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 46,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI
54.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 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 S tronic (16 - 18)
103.6
175.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 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 1.8 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.95 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
S3 Sedan
306 hp
178 hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
S3 Sedan
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Performance

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sedan

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
S3 Sedan
11.13 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
S3 Sedan
37 mpg
40 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
526 mi
S3 Sedan
534 mi
526 mi
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
S3 Sedan
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sedan
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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