Audi A3 2024 vs Audi S3 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 160 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 9.1 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 and Audi S3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 325 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Audi S3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`025 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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