8.2
2025 Audi S3 Sedan review
Audi's junior S model is sharper, yet as grown-up as ever. For those wanting a premium compact Q-car, it's the best of the breed.
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James Wong
2024 Audi RS3 vs 2024 Audi S3 Comparison
Audi RS3
Audi S3
2024 Audi
RS3
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2024 Audi
S3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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8.2
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Based on the Audi RS3
Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
451 to 457 km
55L
402 to 435 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$95,715 - $98,215
$75,400 - $81,800
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Now a proper little sleeper weapon
- Price advantage over key rivals
- Excellent, user-friendly tech
Misses
- Still some cheap-feeling plastics
- Fiddly drive mode selection
- Looks are almost too subtle
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$500)
- Black Appearance Package Plus (+$700)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$6,300)
- Carbon Package Limited (+$5,000)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,900)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$1,675)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,100)
- Premium Plus Package (+$3,990)
Reviews
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 5 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 228kW - 245kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 5450 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 2000 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 9.3 | |
