Audi S3 2013 vs Audi A3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 157 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.5 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1280 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 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: | 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. Despite its longer length, Audi S3 has 35 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: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 13 000 | |
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