The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 45,500
€ 24,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The S3 Sportback is 1.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.3
70.3
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.3 in
Height
56 in
103.6
170.2
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.51 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DNUE
Engine Code
CAXC
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
S3 Sportback
35 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
589 mi
S3 Sportback
503 mi
589 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
