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SQ3 vs S3 Sedan

Audi · Audi

1/4 Mile winner
S3 Sedan
Beats the SQ3 by 0.10s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the S3 Sedan beats the SQ3 comfortably, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the S3 Sedan thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
296 hp
306 hp
0–100 km/h
4.9s
4.8s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$52,000
$52,000

Simulated race times

Distance
SQ3
S3 Sedan
100 m
5.783s
5.730s
1/8 mile
8.555s
8.480s
1/4 mile
12.875s
12.772s
1 km
23.132s
22.982s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: S3 Sedan is $52,000 vs $52,000 for the SQ3 — a $0 gap. Power: S3 Sedan makes 10 hp more (296 vs 306). 0–100 km/h: S3 Sedan is 0.10s quicker (4.9s vs 4.8s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the SQ3 or the S3 Sedan?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the S3 Sedan is faster, beating the SQ3 by 0.10 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the SQ3 vs the S3 Sedan?

The SQ3 hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the S3 Sedan does it in 4.8 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The SQ3 produces 296 hp; the S3 Sedan produces 306 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The SQ3 tops out at 250 km/h, and the S3 Sedan reaches 250 km/h.

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