Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 126 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
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Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
60 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Dimensions
Length:
4.47 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
Audi S3 is smaller. Audi S3 is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S3 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
480 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Audi S3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.