Audi A3 2.0TFSI Quattro vs S3
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I can't find a 2.0TFSI engined A3 on Audi's website - I have of course assumed you mean new rather than used, tho.
The closest is an A3 1.8TFSI Quattro (for petrol engine), which immediately against the S3 is 120ps down. That's not a small amount.
'S' styling, 'S' interior, 'S' wheels, 'S' suspension...the list is long and if you start comparing the saloon version, the standard list is a touch longer with 19" alloys and standard Mag Ride.
The closest is an A3 1.8TFSI Quattro (for petrol engine), which immediately against the S3 is 120ps down. That's not a small amount.
'S' styling, 'S' interior, 'S' wheels, 'S' suspension...the list is long and if you start comparing the saloon version, the standard list is a touch longer with 19" alloys and standard Mag Ride.
Edited by PhantomPH on Thursday 10th March 12:14
Real world differences? The S3 is lower and stiffer and the interior is a bit sportier with better seats. Also...
197 v 261 bhp
207 v 258 lbs
6.9 v 5.5 sec 0-60
So the S3 is a good bit faster, the official MPG figures are almost identical, and they are both in the same tax band. Or they were when I was looking at both a couple of years ago.
197 v 261 bhp
207 v 258 lbs
6.9 v 5.5 sec 0-60
So the S3 is a good bit faster, the official MPG figures are almost identical, and they are both in the same tax band. Or they were when I was looking at both a couple of years ago.
Pablo16v said:
Real world differences? The S3 is lower and stiffer and the interior is a bit sportier with better seats. Also...
197 v 261 bhp
207 v 258 lbs
6.9 v 5.5 sec 0-60
So the S3 is a good bit faster, the official MPG figures are almost identical, and they are both in the same tax band. Or they were when I was looking at both a couple of years ago.
I assume you are quoting from last generation S3 there and not the current generation, since the figures are all wrong.197 v 261 bhp
207 v 258 lbs
6.9 v 5.5 sec 0-60
So the S3 is a good bit faster, the official MPG figures are almost identical, and they are both in the same tax band. Or they were when I was looking at both a couple of years ago.
PhantomPH said:
Pablo16v said:
Real world differences? The S3 is lower and stiffer and the interior is a bit sportier with better seats. Also...
197 v 261 bhp
207 v 258 lbs
6.9 v 5.5 sec 0-60
So the S3 is a good bit faster, the official MPG figures are almost identical, and they are both in the same tax band. Or they were when I was looking at both a couple of years ago.
I assume you are quoting from last generation S3 there and not the current generation, since the figures are all wrong.197 v 261 bhp
207 v 258 lbs
6.9 v 5.5 sec 0-60
So the S3 is a good bit faster, the official MPG figures are almost identical, and they are both in the same tax band. Or they were when I was looking at both a couple of years ago.
PhantomPH said:
I can't find a 2.0TFSI engined A3 on Audi's website - I have of course assumed you mean new rather than used, tho.
The closest is an A3 1.8TFSI Quattro (for petrol engine), which immediately against the S3 is 120ps down. That's not a small amount.
'S' styling, 'S' interior, 'S' wheels, 'S' suspension...the list is long and if you start comparing the saloon version, the standard list is a touch longer with 19" alloys and standard Mag Ride.
I was actually asking about used ones, but thanks anyway. The closest is an A3 1.8TFSI Quattro (for petrol engine), which immediately against the S3 is 120ps down. That's not a small amount.
'S' styling, 'S' interior, 'S' wheels, 'S' suspension...the list is long and if you start comparing the saloon version, the standard list is a touch longer with 19" alloys and standard Mag Ride.
Edited by PhantomPH on Thursday 10th March 12:14
Edited by Audiman0000 on Saturday 12th March 11:22
S3 needs a remap to make it perform properly, stage 1 is fine - gets you close to 300 BHP and also is OK for the std clutch. Stage 2+ you're then needing air intake, upgraded fuel pump and exhaust, plus a beefier clutch (if no DSG). Stage 1 is a good compromise, mine is plenty quick enough for me I've never thought that it needed any more.
juice said:
S3 needs a remap to make it perform properly, stage 1 is fine - gets you close to 300 BHP and also is OK for the std clutch. Stage 2+ you're then needing air intake, upgraded fuel pump and exhaust, plus a beefier clutch (if no DSG). Stage 1 is a good compromise, mine is plenty quick enough for me I've never thought that it needed any more.
S3 is 300bhp as standard. (current model)
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