Audi S3 vs. BMW M340
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Highlights
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$52,000
Starting MSRP
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$61,700
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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328 hp
Horsepower
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386 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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5
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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386 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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310 @ 2000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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398 @ 1900
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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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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27 City / 33 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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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
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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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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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 Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare 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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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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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 (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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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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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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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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Measurements
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37 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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113 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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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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177 in
Length, Overall
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186 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg 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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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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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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36 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder 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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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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Weight & Capacity
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 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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3,549 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,896 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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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
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
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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Safety
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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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
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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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
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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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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Standard
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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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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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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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
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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 M340?
The 2026 BMW M340 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi S3 with 29 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi S3 or the 2026 BMW M340?
The 2026 Audi S3 is cheaper than the 2026 BMW M340 with a $52,000 starting MSRP versus a $61,700 starting MSRP.
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