Comparison between:
• Audi S3 Sedan (8V facelift 2016) 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Tronic (petrol, 2016)
• Audi S3 Sportback (8V facelift 2016) 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Tronic (petrol, 2016)
Manufacturer, series, model, years of production
Basic information about the manufacturer, series and model of the vehicle. First and last years of production.
| Manufacturer | Audi | Audi |
| Series | S3 | S3 |
| Model | Sedan (8V facelift 2016) 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Tronic | Sportback (8V facelift 2016) 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Tronic |
| First year of production | 2016 | 2016 |
| Last year of production | - | - |
Body type, dimensions, volumes, weight
Information about the body style of the vehicle, overall dimensions, weight, boot space and fuel tank capacity.
| Body type | sedan (saloon) | hatchback (liftback, fastback) |
| Number of doors | 4 (four) | 5 (five) |
| Number of seats | 5 (five) | 5 (five) |
| Wheelbase | 2631.00 mm (millimeters) 8.63 ft (feet) 103.58 in (inches) 2.6310 m (meters) | 2631.00 mm (millimeters) 8.63 ft (feet) 103.58 in (inches) 2.6310 m (meters) |
| Front track | 1551.00 mm (millimeters) 5.09 ft (feet) 61.06 in (inches) 1.5510 m (meters) | 1535.00 mm (millimeters) 5.04 ft (feet) 60.43 in (inches) 1.5350 m (meters) |
| Rear track | 1526.00 mm (millimeters) 5.01 ft (feet) 60.08 in (inches) 1.5260 m (meters) | 1511.00 mm (millimeters) 4.96 ft (feet) 59.49 in (inches) 1.5110 m (meters) |
| Length | 4466.00 mm (millimeters) 14.65 ft (feet) 175.83 in (inches) 4.4660 m (meters) | 4322.00 mm (millimeters) 14.18 ft (feet) 170.16 in (inches) 4.3220 m (meters) |
| Width | 1796.00 mm (millimeters) 5.89 ft (feet) 70.71 in (inches) 1.7960 m (meters) | 1785.00 mm (millimeters) 5.86 ft (feet) 70.28 in (inches) 1.7850 m (meters) |
| Height | 1392.00 mm (millimeters) 4.57 ft (feet) 54.80 in (inches) 1.3920 m (meters) | 1404.00 mm (millimeters) 4.61 ft (feet) 55.28 in (inches) 1.4040 m (meters) |
| Ground clearance | - | - |
| Minimum trunk/boot space capacity | 390.0 l (liters) 13.77 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.39 m3 (cubic meters) 390000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) | 340.0 l (liters) 12.01 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.34 m3 (cubic meters) 340000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Maximum trunk/boot space capacity | - | 1180.0 l (liters) 41.67 ft3 (cubic feet) 1.18 m3 (cubic meters) 1180000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Curb weight | 1470 kg (kilograms) 3240.80 lbs (pounds) | 1465 kg (kilograms) 3229.77 lbs (pounds) |
| Maximum weight | 2020 kg (kilograms) 4453.34 lbs (pounds) | 2025 kg (kilograms) 4464.36 lbs (pounds) |
| Capacity of the fuel tank | 55.0 l (liters) 12.10 UK gal (UK gallons) 14.53 US gal (US gallons) | 55.0 l (liters) 12.10 UK gal (UK gallons) 14.53 US gal (US gallons) |
Engine
Technical data about the vehicle's engine - location, displacement, aspiration, cylinders, valves, compression, fuel, etc.
| Type of fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Type of fuel system | direct injection | direct injection |
| Engine model | - | - |
| Engine location | transverse, front | transverse, front |
| Engine displacement | 1984 cc (cubic centimeters) | 1984 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Valve mechanism type | double overhead camshaft (DOHC) | double overhead camshaft (DOHC) |
| Type of aspiration | turbo | turbo |
| Compression ratio | 9.30 : 1 | 9.30 : 1 |
| Arrangement of the cylinders | inline/straight engine | inline/straight engine |
| Number of cylinders | 4 (four) | 4 (four) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 (four) | 4 (four) |
| Bore (the diameter of a cylinder) | 82.50 mm (millimeters) 0.27 ft (feet) 3.25 in (inches) 0.0825 m (meters) | 82.50 mm (millimeters) 0.27 ft (feet) 3.25 in (inches) 0.0825 m (meters) |
| Stroke (the length of a piston stroke) | 92.80 mm (millimeters) 0.30 ft (feet) 3.65 in (inches) 0.0928 m (meters) | 92.80 mm (millimeters) 0.30 ft (feet) 3.65 in (inches) 0.0928 m (meters) |
Power, torque, acceleration, speed
Information about the maximum power, torque, speed and the revolutions per minute, at which they are reached. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km.
| Maximum power | 310 hp (horse power) 231.2 kW (kilowatts) 314.3 ps (metric horsepower) | 310 hp (horse power) 231.2 kW (kilowatts) 314.3 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power is generated at | 5500 - 6500 rpm (revolutions per minute) | 5500 - 6500 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Maximum torque | 400 Nm (newton meters) 40.8 kgm (kilogram meters) 295.0 ft-lb (foot-pounds) | 400 Nm (newton meters) 40.8 kgm (kilogram meters) 295.0 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Maximum torque is reached at | 2000 - 6500 rpm (revolutions per minute) | 2000 - 5400 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Redline RPM | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.60 s (seconds) | 4.60 s (seconds) |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h (kilometers per hour) 155.34 mph (miles per hour) | 250 km/h (kilometers per hour) 155.34 mph (miles per hour) |
| Drag coefficient | 0.31 | 0.34 |
Fuel consumption
Information about the fuel consumption (urban, extra-urban, combined).
| Fuel consumption (urban) | 8.2 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.80 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 2.17 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 28.68 mpg (miles per gallon) 7.58 mpl (miles per liter) 12.20 km/l (kilometers per liter) | 8.2 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.80 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 2.17 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 28.68 mpg (miles per gallon) 7.58 mpl (miles per liter) 12.20 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption (extra urban) | 5.4 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.19 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.43 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 43.56 mpg (miles per gallon) 11.51 mpl (miles per liter) 18.52 km/l (kilometers per liter) | 5.5 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.21 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.45 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 42.77 mpg (miles per gallon) 11.30 mpl (miles per liter) 18.18 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 6.4 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.41 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.69 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 36.75 mpg (miles per gallon) 9.71 mpl (miles per liter) 15.62 km/l (kilometers per liter) | 6.5 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.43 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.72 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 36.19 mpg (miles per gallon) 9.56 mpl (miles per liter) 15.38 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| EU emission standard | EURO VI | EURO VI |
| Catalytic converter | - | - |
| CO2 emissions | 148 - 151 g/km (grammes per kilometer) | 149 - 152 g/km (grammes per kilometer) |
Transmission, drive type
Information about the transmission (automatic and/or manual), number of gears/speeds and type of drive.
| Transmission model | 7 Stronic | 7 Stronic |
| Type of transmission | automatic | automatic |
| Number of automatic gears | 7 (seven) | 7 (seven) |
| Number of manual gears | - | - |
| Final drive ratio | - | - |
| Drive type | four-wheel drive (4x4/4WD/AWD) | four-wheel drive (4x4/4WD/AWD) |
Steering
Technical specifications about the type of steering and the vehicle's turning circle (turning diameter).
| Type of steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | electric | electric |
| Turning circle diameter | 11.00 m (meters) 36.09 ft (feet) 433.07 in (inches) | 10.90 m (meters) 35.76 ft (feet) 429.13 in (inches) |
Suspension
Information about the front and rear suspension of the vehicle.
| Type of front suspension | - independent suspension - coil springs - MacPherson strut - anti-roll bar/sway bar/stabilizer bar | - independent suspension - coil springs - MacPherson strut - anti-roll bar/sway bar/stabilizer bar |
| Type of rear suspension | - independent suspension - multi-link suspension | - independent suspension - multi-link suspension |
Brakes
Type of brakes used on the front and rear wheels as well as presence of an ABS (anti-lock braking system).
| Type of front brakes | ventilated discs | ventilated discs |
| Type of rear brakes | ventilated discs | ventilated discs |
| ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Yes | Yes |
Wheels
Type and size of the rims and tyres of the vehicle.
| Rim size | 8J X 18, R19 | 7.5J X 18, R19 |
| Tyre code | 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19 | 225/40 R18, 245/40 R18, 235/35 R19 |