The Comparative Analysis :

VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 39,000
VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..) VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
€ 40,100
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 6.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Audi S3
61.7
Blueprint VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
71.2
81.5
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
61.7 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
109.1
167.8
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
167.8 in
Length
166.5 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Audi S3
3955 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
538 lb
13.6 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Audi S3
ID.3
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Audi S3
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
201 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
229 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Audi S3
99 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

 REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
19.68 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
No data
combined  per 100 miles
28 mpg
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
 MPGe
28 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
58 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
No data
Range
449 mi
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
157.2 kWh
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
0 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft