Audi S3 2016 vs Audi A3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 160 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.0 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 and Audi A3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 880 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 45 000 | 18 400 | |
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