The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 45,500
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) S3 Sportback
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the A3 1.4 TFSI.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

S3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
20.11 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

S3 Sportback
A3 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

S3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DNUE
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
123 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

S3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
S3 Sportback
35 mpg
44 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
586 mi
S3 Sportback
503 mi
586 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
100.4 kWh
S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S3 Sportback
A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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