Audi S3 vs. BMW M240
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Highlights
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$52,000
Starting MSRP
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$53,600
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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23 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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MPG
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328 hp
Horsepower
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382 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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328 @ 5450
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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382 @ 5800
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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369 @ 1800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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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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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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23 City / 32 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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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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P225/40HR18
Front Tire Size
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P225/40HR19
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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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
Rear Tire Size
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P225/40HR19
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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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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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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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel 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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Suspension
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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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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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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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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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Measurements
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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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61 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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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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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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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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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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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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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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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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177 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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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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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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N/A
Passenger Volume
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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104 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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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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56 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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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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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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3,549 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,871 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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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
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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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
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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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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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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Brakes
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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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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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi S3 or the 2026 BMW M240?
The 2026 Audi S3 and the 2026 BMW M240 both get 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi S3 or the 2026 BMW M240?
The 2026 Audi S3 is cheaper than the 2026 BMW M240 with a $52,000 starting MSRP versus a $53,600 starting MSRP.
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