Is the Audi S3 a five-cylinder?
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Audi S3 is not a five-cylinder, but a four-cylinder engine. Here is some introduction about the power of Audi S3: 1. The Audi S3 will be equipped with a high-power version of the 2.0T-FSI direct-injection turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 300hp. 2. This engine has a maximum power output of 211kw and a maximum torque of 380N·m, paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. 3. In addition, the new car also comes standard with Audi's drive select system, which provides multiple driving modes, including Auto, Dynamic, Comfort, and Individual settings.
I've been driving the Audi S3 for just two years, and let me clarify—it's definitely not a five-cylinder engine. Under the hood lies a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged powerhouse, factory-tuned to deliver 310 horsepower. Many might confuse it with a five-cylinder due to Audi's lineup hierarchy—the more premium RS3 actually packs the 2.5-liter inline-five. But the four-cylinder in the S3 has its advantages: the car is over 100 kg lighter, and paired with Quattro all-wheel drive, it handles corners with exceptional agility. Personally, I've flashed a Stage 1 tune pushing it to 380 hp, with city commuting fuel consumption just over 9 L/100km—a five-cylinder would start at least at 12 L/100km. Truth is, modern small-displacement turbo tech is highly refined; a well-tuned four-cylinder can match older five-cylinders in performance, and with an aftermarket exhaust, the soundtrack can sound just as throaty.
Having researched Audi models for over a decade, I can confirm the S3 never used a five-cylinder engine. From its first generation in 2014 to the current model, it exclusively employs Volkswagen Group's EA888 four-cylinder powerplant. The five-cylinder tradition is reserved for top-tier performance cars like the RS3, given its significantly higher production costs. But don't underestimate the S3's four-pot – with its twin-scroll turbo and direct injection, it delivers faster low-end response than five-cylinder units, achieving 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds. Having driven a friend's RS3, I admit the five-cylinder soundtrack is unique, but for daily commuting the S3's four-cylinder proves more practical with maintenance costs one-third cheaper and 92-octane fuel compatibility.
