The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) S3 Sportback
€ 29,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 Sportback is 0.4 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
170.2 in
Length
169.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

General

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Performance

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.75 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.17 lb/hp
24.75 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
S3 Sportback
34 mpg
45 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
598 mi
S3 Sportback
488 mi
598 mi
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
98.5 kWh
S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft