Audi A4 2020 vs Audi S3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) 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: | 204 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 106 HP less power than Audi S3, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.4 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Audi S3 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: | 4.76 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 30 cm longer than the Audi S3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 390 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi S3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi S3, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 45 000 | |
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