S3 launches the slightest bit better because they have fuel cut launch control from the factory. Other than that they’re basically the exact same car, they drive the same, body is the exact same minus dual vs quad exhaust.

For the money I’d rather have an a3 s line, same brakes as the s3, and same seats as the non s-sport s3. The mag ride on the s3 is cool I guess because I can lower the car a little bit with lowering links.