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

 
Audi S3
2020 - 2024
BMW 2 series
2019 -
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
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 HP116 - 306 HP
Torque: 400 NM220 - 450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.8 seconds4.9 - 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): 9.14.5 - 7.1
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 m4.53 m
Width: 1.82 m1.80 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 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 litres430 litres
BMW 2 series has more luggage space.
Audi S3 has 105 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11.4 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
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Average price (€): no data26 200
Pros and Cons: Audi S3 has
  • automatic transmission only
  • only petrol engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
BMW 2 sērija has
  • both manual and automatic
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
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