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    Active Member Three Rings
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    QS5 vs. S3 anyone have performance comparisons

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    Was wondering if anyone had information/experience on comparisons in terms of performance vs. performance?

    How would a stage-2 S3 fair against a SQ5 and how would a stage vs. stage compare?

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    Veteran Member Four Rings LINDW4LL's Avatar
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    They're pretty close in a straight line stock for stock, but the S3 will obviously kill the SQ in any sort of handling performance since it weighs over 1000 pounds less and has a much lower center of gravity.

    Not sure on stage 2 for the S3, but most basic stage 2 SQs seem to run around 12.5 sec @ ~ 110mph in the quarter, though high 11s has been done and is achievable.
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    Veteran Member Three Rings
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    I've had both. I prefer the SQ5 linear powerband much more to the S3. The SQ5 is quick! It even handles quite well.

    The do make tunes for the SQ5, too.

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    QS5 vs. S3 anyone have performance comparisons

    We have both, both are Stage 2, and with LC the S3 is quicker hands down. On the street without LC I would guess they're about even, the SQ5 will get a jump due to the transmission and the linear power band.

    The SQ5 is no slouch in the corners, but not as light and nimble as the S3 obviously. I can hold my own just fine in the SQ5 through the canyons...being lowered on KW V3s helps.

    FWIW...I enjoy driving the SQ5 more.


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    Active Member Three Rings
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    Agreed with all the above the SQ5 is quick guys! I learned first hand

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