Audi S5 2016 vs Audi A3 2016
| 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: | 354 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 244 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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: | 4.75 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi S5 is larger, but lower. Audi S5 is 44 cm longer than the Audi A3, 6 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: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.8 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`230 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 40 200 | 14 600 | |
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