Audi S3 vs. BMW M2
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Highlights
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$52,000
Starting MSRP
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$68,200
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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328 hp
Horsepower
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473 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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328 @ 5450
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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473 @ 6250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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310 @ 2000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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406 @ 2650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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3.0 L/183
Displacement
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Displacement
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T 8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P225/40HR18
Front Tire Size
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P275/35YR19
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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19 X 9.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size
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P285/30YR20
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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20 X 10.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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177 in
Length, Overall
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180 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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37 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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8 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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56 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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3,549 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,814 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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380
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi S3 or the 2026 BMW M2?
The 2026 Audi S3 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 BMW M2 with 26 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi S3 or the 2026 BMW M2?
The 2026 Audi S3 is cheaper than the 2026 BMW M2 with a $52,000 starting MSRP versus a $68,200 starting MSRP.
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