Audi S3 2008 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 95 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.7 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1220 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: | 4.30 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 is 1 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 302 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1104 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi S3 has 68 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Audi S3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 6200 | |
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