The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 45,100
€ 30,600
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
55.3
70.3
77.4
56.1
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.3 in
Height
56.1 in
103.6
170.2
102.4
167
170.2 in
Length
167 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.64 %
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
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
S3 Sportback
306 hp
114 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
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
S3 Sportback
36 mpg
59 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
777 mi
S3 Sportback
526 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
82.2 kWh
S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
