S3 quattro vs S3 Sedan
Audi · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
S3 quattro
Beats the S3 Sedan by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the S3 quattro beats the S3 Sedan comfortably, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the S3 quattro thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
328 hp
306 hp
0–100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
420 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$49,500
$52,000
Simulated race times
Distance
S3 quattro
S3 Sedan
100 m
5.676s
5.730s
1/8 mile
8.404s
8.480s
1/4 mile
12.667s
12.772s
1 km
22.831s
22.982s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: S3 quattro is $49,500 vs $52,000 for the S3 Sedan — a $2,500 gap. Power: S3 quattro makes 22 hp more (328 vs 306).
FAQ
Which is faster, the S3 quattro or the S3 Sedan?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the S3 quattro is faster, beating the S3 Sedan by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the S3 quattro vs the S3 Sedan?
The S3 quattro hits 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, while the S3 Sedan does it in 4.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The S3 quattro produces 328 hp; the S3 Sedan produces 306 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The S3 quattro tops out at 250 km/h, and the S3 Sedan reaches 250 km/h.
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