Audi S3 Limousine (2012 - 2016)

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Model info

Model name

Audi S3 Limousine

Generation

Production years

2012 - 2016

Doors

Dimensions

Length

4469 mm

BMW 3er-Reihe 4633 mm

4,633.0
Audi A3 (This) 4469 mm

4,469.0
Volvo XC40 4425 mm

4,425.0
Porsche Cayman 4379 mm
Porsche Boxster 4379 mm

4,379.0

Avg

4,633.0

Higher is better

Wheelbase

2631 mm

BMW 3er-Reihe 2810 mm

2,810.0
Volvo XC40 2702 mm

2,702.0
Audi A3 (This) 2631 mm

2,631.0
Porsche Cayman 2475 mm
Porsche Boxster 2475 mm

2,475.0

Avg

2,810.0

Higher is better

Width

1796 mm

Volvo XC40 1863 mm

1,863.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 1811 mm

1,811.0
Porsche Cayman 1801 mm
Porsche Boxster 1801 mm
Audi A3 (This) 1796 mm

1,796.0

Avg

1,863.0

Higher is better

Height

1392 mm

Volvo XC40 1652 mm

1,652.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 1429 mm

1,429.0
Audi A3 (This) 1392 mm

1,392.0
Porsche Cayman 1295 mm
Porsche Boxster 1281 mm

1,281.0

Avg

1,652.0

Higher is better

Turning circle

11 m

Audi A3 (This) 11 m

11.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 11 m

11.0
Porsche Cayman 11 m

11.0
Porsche Boxster 11 m

11.0
Volvo XC40 11 m

11.0

11.0

Avg

11.0

Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space

390 l

BMW 3er-Reihe 495 l

495.0
Volvo XC40 433 l

433.0
Audi A3 (This) 390 l

390.0
Porsche Cayman 184 l

184.0
Porsche Boxster 122 l

122.0

Avg

530.0

Higher is better

Seats

Doors

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders

Audi A3 (This) 4

4.0
Porsche Cayman 4

4.0
Porsche Boxster 4

4.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 3
Volvo XC40 3

3.0

Avg

4.0

Higher is better

Max. speed

250 km/h

Porsche Cayman 275 km/h

275.0
Porsche Boxster 275 km/h

275.0
Audi A3 (This) 250 km/h

250.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 210 km/h

210.0
Volvo XC40 180 km/h

180.0

Avg

275.0

Higher is better

Torque

380 Nm

Audi A3 (This) 380 Nm

380.0
Porsche Cayman 380 Nm

380.0
Porsche Boxster 380 Nm

380.0
Volvo XC40 245 Nm

245.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 220 Nm

220.0

Avg

380.0

Higher is better

Power

221 kW

Audi A3 (This) 221 kW

221.0
Porsche Cayman 220 kW

220.0
Porsche Boxster 220 kW

220.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 100 kW
Volvo XC40 95 kW

95.0

Avg

221.0

Higher is better

Cubic capacity

1984 ccm

Porsche Cayman 1988 ccm

1,988.0
Porsche Boxster 1988 ccm

1,988.0
Audi A3 (This) 1984 ccm

1,984.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 1499 ccm
Volvo XC40 1477 ccm

1,477.0

Avg

1,988.0

Higher is better

Acceleration 0-100km/h

4 - 5 s

Volvo XC40 10 s

10.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 9 s

9.0
Porsche Cayman 5 s

5.0
Porsche Boxster 5 s

5.0
Audi A3 (This) 4 - 5 s

4.0

Avg

10.0

Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size

55 l

BMW 3er-Reihe 60 l

60.0
Audi A3 (This) 55 l

55.0
Porsche Cayman 54 l
Porsche Boxster 54 l
Volvo XC40 54 l

54.0

Avg

60.0

Higher is better

Combined consumption (NEDC)

6 - 7 l/100km

Porsche Cayman 7 l/100km

7.0
Porsche Boxster 7 l/100km

7.0
Audi A3 (This) 6 - 7 l/100km

6.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 5 l/100km

5.0

Avg

7.0

Higher is better

City consumption (NEDC)

8 - 9 l/100km

Porsche Cayman 9 l/100km

9.0
Porsche Boxster 9 l/100km

9.0
Audi A3 (This) 8 - 9 l/100km

8.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 6 l/100km

6.0

Avg

9.0

Higher is better

Empty weight (EU)

1505 - 1525 kg

Volvo XC40 1580 kg

1,580.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 1545 kg

1,545.0
Audi A3 (This) 1505 - 1525 kg

1,505.0
Porsche Cayman 1410 kg
Porsche Boxster 1410 kg

1,410.0

Avg

1,580.0

Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load

75 kg

Audi A3 (This) 75 kg

75.0
BMW 3er-Reihe 75 kg

75.0
Volvo XC40 75 kg

75.0
Audi Q3 75 kg

75.0

75.0

Avg

75.0

Higher is better

Engines (S3 Limousine)

Premium Gasoline

MAN AWD

S3 Limousine

Engine & Power

Power

221 kW / 301 HP

Capacity

2.0L (1,984 ccm)

Cylinders

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h

5 s

Max. speed

250 km/h

Torque & RPM

Torque

380 Nm

Consumption

Combined consumption (NEDC)

7 l/100km

Maximum torque at RPM

1800 RPM

City consumption (NEDC)

9 l/100km

Technical Details

Maximum output at RPM

5500 RPM

Fuel injection

Direct Injection

Premium Gasoline

AUT AWD

S3 Limousine S tronic

Engine & Power

Power

221 kW / 301 HP

Capacity

2.0L (1,984 ccm)

Cylinders

Performance

Acceleration 0-100km/h

4 s

Max. speed

250 km/h

Torque & RPM

Torque

380 Nm

Consumption

Combined consumption (NEDC)

6 l/100km

Maximum torque at RPM

1800 RPM

City consumption (NEDC)

8 l/100km

Technical Details

Maximum output at RPM

5500 RPM

Fuel injection

Direct Injection

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Audi S3 Limousine generations

Length4203 mm (+51 mm)

Length4286 mm (+83 mm)

A3 A3 8P (2. Facelift)

Length4238 mm (-48 mm)

Length4456 mm (+218 mm)

A3 A3 8V (1. Facelift)

Length4241 mm (-215 mm)

Length4343 mm (+102 mm)

A3 A3 8Y (1. Facelift)

Length4352 mm (+9 mm)

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1909

Audi founded

1998

8L was introduced.

2000

8L (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8L.

2003

8P was introduced and replaced 8L (1. Facelift).

2005

8P (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced 8P.

2008

A3 8P (2. Facelift) was introduced.

2012

A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).

2013

A3 8V was introduced and replaced 8P (1. Facelift).

2016

A3 8V (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8V.

2020

A3 8Y was introduced and replaced A3 8V (1. Facelift).

2024

A3 8Y (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A3 8Y.

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BMW 3er-Reihe

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Length

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Width

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Height

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Wheelbase

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Boot capacity

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Weight

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Porsche Cayman

2016 • 982C

Body type

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Length

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Width

1801 mm

Height

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Wheelbase

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Weight

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Porsche Boxster

2016 • 982

Body type

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Length

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Width

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Height

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Wheelbase

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Weight

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Volvo XC40

2022 • X

Body type

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Length

4425 mm

Width

1863 mm

Height

1652 mm

Wheelbase

2702 mm

Boot capacity

433 l

Weight

1580 kg

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Audi Q3

2018 • F3

Body type

SUV

Length

4484 mm

Width

1849 mm

Height

1585 mm

Wheelbase

2680 mm

Boot capacity

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Weight

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Audi Q2

2020 • GA

Body type

SUV

Length

4208 mm

Width

1794 mm

Height

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Wheelbase

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Boot capacity

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Weight

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Audi A3 (2012)

Crashtest

1. Overall rating 88%

2. Child passenger safety 87%

3. Adult passenger safety 95%

4. Pedestrian protection 74%

5. Safety assistance systems 86%

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