Audi S3 2020 vs BMW 2 series 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi S3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 2 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| 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 BMW 2 series 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, BMW 2 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 2 series 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 | 116 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 220 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.9 - 10.3 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than BMW 2 series. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 4.5 - 7.1 | |
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Audi S3 petrol engines consumes on average 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 2 series. 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: | 4.50 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 430 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 105 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`025 | ~ 2`001 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 26 200 | |
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