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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Audi S3 Sportback gets there in 13.79 s — 0.74 s ahead of the Audi A3 3.2 quattro 8P.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Audi S3 Sportback | Audi A3 3.2 quattro 8P |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.25 s | 6.17 s |
| 0–100 mph | 13.33 s | — s |
| 60 ft | 2.17 s | 2.30 s |
| 1/8 mile | 8.91 s | 9.40 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.79 s | 14.53 s |
| Trap speed | 101.5 mph | 97.9 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Audi S3 Sportback, 9/10 for the Audi A3 3.2 quattro 8P — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Audi S3 Sportback | Audi A3 3.2 quattro 8P |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2008 | 2003 |
| Power | 261 bhp | 247 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,495 kg | 1,495 kg |
| Power to weight | 175 bhp/t | 165 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |