The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) S3 Sportback
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The S3 Sportback is 3.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
170.2 in
Length
167 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
148 hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.17 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
S3 Sportback
34 mpg
47 mpg
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
621 mi
S3 Sportback
488 mi
621 mi
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
94.8 kWh
S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft