Audi S3 2016 vs Audi A3 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S3 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 (petrol) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 110 - 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 200 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 5.3 seconds | 6.2 - 10.7 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 - 7.0 | 5.0 - 5.6 | |
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Audi S3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 |
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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): | ~ 2`000 | ~ 1`842 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 45 000 | 17 000 | |
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