Audi A3 8Y or Audi S3 8Y?

2020–present vs 2020–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: A3 8Y 4,495 mm, S3 8Y 4,508 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8Y 425 l, S3 8Y 370 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8Y 1.5 l/100 km, S3 8Y 7.3 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8Y 81–180 kW, S3 8Y 228–245 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8Y 30 items (Basis), S3 8Y 42 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: A3 8Y from €27,000 (1 listing), S3 8Y from €20,750 (1 listing).

Audi A3 8Y2020–present · 14 engines · Basis, Advanced, S line, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €27,000 →

Audi S3 8Y2020–present · 4 engines · Basis, edition one, Black Edition, VorsprungSpecifications →1 listing from €20,750 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €27,000	Audi S3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €20,750
Dimensions
Length	Length4,343 mm–4,495 mm	Length4,351 mm–4,508 mm
Width	Width1,816 mm	Width1,816 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,449 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,438 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,631 mm–2,636 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–425 l	Trunk volume325 l–370 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,545 kg–1,590 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines4
Power	Power81–180 kW (110–245 hp)	Power228–245 kW (310–333 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 40 TFSI e	Lowest consumption7.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TFSI 310 Limousine
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 45 TFSI e	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 2.0 TFSI 333
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim42 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Advanced	Items in the top trim49 · edition one
Equipment · Comfort7 · 13
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection—	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters—	Paddle Shifters✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension—	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings1
Price from	Price from€27,000	Price from€20,750

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