The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 45,100
€ 39,400
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 Sportback is 0.4 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback e-tron
55.3
70.3
77.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.3 in
Height
56.1 in
103.6
170.2
103.5
169.8
170.2 in
Length
169.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback e-tron
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.63 %
General
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3 Sportback
306 hp
201 hp
A3 Sportback e-tron
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback e-tron
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback e-tron
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
147 mpg
S3 Sportback
36 mpg
147 mpg
A3 Sportback e-tron
29 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
526 mi
Range
1553 mi
S3 Sportback
526 mi
1553 mi
A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
30.3 kWh
S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
30.3 kWh
A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3 Sportback
A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft











