Compare Audi S5 Sportback B9 facelift vs Audi S3 8V Sedan

Variants
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
430 L / 15.2 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft ~ 845 L / 29.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 L / 6.4 qt
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
58.0 L / 15.3 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
575 kg / 1268 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18 97 Y XL
225/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door mild-hybrid Hatchback
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1395 mm / 54.9 in
1392 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4757 mm / 187.3 in
4469 mm / 175.9 in
Size | Width
1843 mm / 72.6 in | 2029 mm / 79.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1796 mm / 70.7 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1568.0 mm / 61.7 in
1526.0 mm / 60.1 in
Weight
1805.0 kg / 3979.3 lbs
1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2825 mm / 111.2 in
2631 mm / 103.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
5.0 sec
CO2 Emission
160 ~ 162 g/km
159 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
0.31
Fuel Economy
6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway)
6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Engine
DEWB
CJXC
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
15.5:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
347.0 hp / 258.8 kW @ 3850 rpm
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 5500-6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
117.0 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
151.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.4 mm / 3.6 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2500-3100 rpm
380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2019
2013 ~ 2016

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
48%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good interior quality
  • Quick gear changes
  • Good acceleration
Cons
  • Performance not that great
  • Styling somewhat busy
  • Questionable styling
  • Highly-boosted small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Does it need AWD?

Price

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