Compare Audi S3 Cabriolet 8V facelift vs Audi S5 (8T) Cabriolet

Variants
Euro 6d
Euro 6
Pre-facelift
Facelift

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
4
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1388 mm / 54.6 in
1380 mm / 54.3 in
Size | Length
4431 mm / 174.4 in
Size | Width
1793 mm / 70.6 in | 1960 mm / 77.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
Track Width | Rear
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2596 mm / 102.2 in
2751 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
0.32
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 (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
Engine | Specific Output
111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Reviews

Neofiliac score
35%
74%
Pros
  • Better-looking than the base A3 Cabriolet
  • Good supercharged engine
  • Decent reliability
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Better styled than the S4 Cabriolet
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • AWD on a weak motor

Price

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