Comparing the 2023 BMW 230i-xDrive-All-Wheel-Drive vs 2023 Audi S3 Sedan

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MSRP starting at:

51,245

230i xDrive All Wheel Drive
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2023 Audi S3 Sedan

MSRP starting at:

53,550

Komfort 2.0 TFSI quattro

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Overview
Base MSRP $51,245 $53,550
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.6 10.2
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.9 7.3
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 255 @ 5000 306 @ 5450
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 295 @ 1500 295 @ 2000
Passenger Capacity 4 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.6 L/100 km 10.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.9 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.6 L/100 km 10.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.9 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/121
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 255 @ 5000 306 @ 5450
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 295 @ 1500 295 @ 2000
Trans Order Code 2TE 3Y
Trans Type 8 7
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 5.25 3.19
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.36 2.75
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.17 1.90
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.72 1.04
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.32 0.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 0.86
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.71 2.90
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.81
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 380
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 170
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
Front Head Room (in) 40.1 36.8
Front Leg Room (in) 41.5 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.4 54.8
Front Hip Room (in)
Second Head Room (in) 36.5 36.6
Second Leg Room (in) 33 35.2
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T (Option) Standard N/A
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode (Option) Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
8-Speed A/T (Option) Standard N/A
8-Speed A/T Standard N/A
7-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance (Option) Standard N/A
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard N/A
Keyless Entry (Option) Standard N/A
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) Standard N/A
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System (Option) Standard N/A
Navigation System Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat (Option) Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard N/A
Leather Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Premium Sound System (Option) Standard N/A
Satellite Radio Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard N/A
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Mirror Memory Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) Standard N/A
Seat Memory Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel (Option) Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release (Option) Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener (Option) Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera (Option) Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start (Option) Standard N/A
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Power Folding Mirrors Standard N/A
Heads-Up Display (Option) Standard N/A
HD Radio Standard N/A
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard N/A
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard N/A
Hands-Free Liftgate (Option) Standard N/A
Automatic Parking (Option) Standard N/A
Automatic Parking Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel (Option) Standard N/A
WiFi Hotspot Standard N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control (Option) Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Aerial View Display System (Option) Standard N/A
LED Headlights (Option) Standard N/A
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat N/A Standard
Leather Seats N/A Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard N/A
Lane Departure Warning Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard N/A
Front Side Air Bag (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Side Air Bag (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Side Air Bag N/A Standard
Child Safety Locks N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Restriction Features N/A Standard
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