The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 45,500
€ 26,700
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
55.3
70.3
77.4
55.9
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
103.6
170.2
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.33 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DNUE
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
S3 Sportback
35 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
797 mi
S3 Sportback
503 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
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
