Audi S3 2008 vs Audi Q5 2008

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Audi S3
2008 - 2013
Audi Q5
2008 - 2012
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual Manual/Automatic
Audi S3 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Audi Q5 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines: 2.0 (petrol)2.0 - 3.2 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 265 HP170 - 270 HP
Torque: 350 NM320 - 500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.8 seconds6.5 - 9.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.56.7 - 9.3
Audi S3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi Q5.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.30 m4.63 m
Width: 1.76 m1.90 m
Height: 1.40 m1.65 m
Audi S3 is smaller.
Audi S3 is 33 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S3 is 25 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 302 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1560 litres
Audi Q5 has more luggage space.
Audi S3 has 238 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5.
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Audi Q5, which means Audi S3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`055~ 2`353
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
high
Average price (€): 14 60011 200
Pros and Cons: Audi S3 has
  • manual gearbox only
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Audi Q5 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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