Audi S3 vs BMW M2
Overview | |
Years produced2015-2020 | Years produced2016-2021 |
MSRP$45,800 | MSRP$62,200 |
Listings64 | Listings85 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe all-new, redesigned 2022 Audi S3 sedan finds a balance between the comparably restrained A3 and the over-the-top Audi RS 3 (the latter of which is no longer sold in Canada), delivering an optimal blend of performance, comfort, luxury, and technology. Despite its entry-level positioning, the S3 exceeds expectations and makes for a smart purchase for spirited drivers, so long as they keep an eye on options. | |
Reviews SummaryTo automotive enthusiasts, a sports car like the 2023 BMW M2 is special. The modern car market is marching away in multiple directions from the purist driving experience. Be it autonomy or electrification, that driver-meets-car connection you get from a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain, straight-six internal-combustion performance machine is feeling more and more like an endangered species. Safety and creature comforts mean bigger, heavier cars. For a brand like BMW, the M2 is one of the last cars in its lineup that is even remotely close to the cars that put it on the map, like the legendary E30 M3. The 2023 BMW M2 has been completely redesigned, and it’s a more focused performance machine with bolder styling. It’s not the semi-sleeper that it once was. Is this more athletic, boisterous personality for the better? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 306 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 453 hp I6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower306 hp @ 5400 rpm | Horsepower453 hp @ 6250 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 306 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 453 hp I6 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | Torque406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm |
Horsepower306 hp @ 5400 rpm | Horsepower453 hp @ 6250 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.3 cu ft | Cargo Space13.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3538 lbs | Curb Weight3814 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height55.2 in |
Length177.3 in | Length180.3 in |
Width78.1 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase108.1 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload772 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2015-2020 | 2016-2021 |
MSRP | $45,800 | $62,200 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The all-new, redesigned 2022 Audi S3 sedan finds a balance between the comparably restrained A3 and the over-the-top Audi RS 3 (the latter of which is no longer sold in Canada), delivering an optimal blend of performance, comfort, luxury, and technology. Despite its entry-level positioning, the S3 exceeds expectations and makes for a smart purchase for spirited drivers, so long as they keep an eye on options. | To automotive enthusiasts, a sports car like the 2023 BMW M2 is special. The modern car market is marching away in multiple directions from the purist driving experience. Be it autonomy or electrification, that driver-meets-car connection you get from a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain, straight-six internal-combustion performance machine is feeling more and more like an endangered species. Safety and creature comforts mean bigger, heavier cars. For a brand like BMW, the M2 is one of the last cars in its lineup that is even remotely close to the cars that put it on the map, like the legendary E30 M3. The 2023 BMW M2 has been completely redesigned, and it’s a more focused performance machine with bolder styling. It’s not the semi-sleeper that it once was. Is this more athletic, boisterous personality for the better? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 306 hp I4 | 3.0L 453 hp I6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 306 hp @ 5400 rpm | 453 hp @ 6250 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 306 hp I4 | 3.0L 453 hp I6 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm |
Horsepower | 306 hp @ 5400 rpm | 453 hp @ 6250 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.3 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3538 lbs | 3814 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 55.2 in |
Length | 177.3 in | 180.3 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 108.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 772 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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