The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 45,500
€ 25,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 10.8 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
1404
1785
1966
1421
1765
1957
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1404 mm
Height
1421 mm
2631
4322
2578
4214
4322 mm
Length
4214 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.9 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
DNUE
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
296 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Sportback
296 bhp
158 bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sportback
400 NM
250 NM
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
5.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
S3 Sportback
5.29 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
S3 Sportback
42 mpg
38 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
503 mi
Range
455 mi
S3 Sportback
503 mi
455 mi
A3 1.8 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
