Audi S5 2011 vs Audi A3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 228 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 3.8 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S5 consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S5 could require 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but lower. Audi S5 is 41 cm longer than the Audi A3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi S5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1220 litres | |
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Audi S5 has more luggage capacity. Audi S5 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Audi S5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 10 600 | |
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