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marcoaten16v
24-04-2007, 01:51 PM
Hi, I'm Going to buy an audi s3 and was just wondering if there was much difference between the 210-225 bhp models and how do you tell them apart. Im just waiting for my 4 years no claims next month it will be replacing my mk3 golf gti 16v which has been a great car few minor problems but it is 12 years old.

Froggy
25-04-2007, 05:29 PM
The engine code in the handbook or on the sticker (In the boot?) will tell you. I owned a 210 - and couldn't obviously tell the difference having driven a 225, but I think my 210 was a particularly good one.

I think they changed over with 2002 models if memory serves me correctly.

154 kW = 210 PS

165 kW = 225 PS

HappyS3Owner
25-04-2007, 05:43 PM
I have the 210bhp s3 and i test drove both the models and i seriously couldn't tell the difference in power. I went for the 210bhp as the insurance group is 17 and the 225bhp is 18 which would cost me over a £100 a year more on insurance. The 0-60 in the 225bhp is 6.4 and the 0-60 in the 210bhp is 6.6, not much in it!

Hope this helps.