

James Wong
2025 Audi S3 Sedan review
Pros
- Now a proper little sleeper weapon
- Price advantage over key rivals
- Excellent, user-friendly tech
Cons
- Still some cheap-feeling plastics
- Fiddly drive mode selection
- Looks are almost too subtle
8 Months Ago
The new Audi S3 is a Small Luxury offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $78,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $81,800 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the S3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2025.
The Audi S3 is only available with an null motor that produces 245kW and 420Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2026 S3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Retail Price
Transmission
7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4
Very Good
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The Audi S3 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.


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8 Months Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,351 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,816 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,984 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm |
| Load Capacity | 410 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Audi S3 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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Audi S3
The cheapest Audi S3 is the Base that starts from $78,800.
See all Audi S3 PricingThe most expensive Audi S3 is the Base that starts from $81,800.
See all Audi S3 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Audi S3 is offered by the Base which can tow null kg
See all Audi S3 towing capacityThe largest Audi S3 is the Base which measures 1816mm wide, 4504mm in length and sits 1417mm tall.
The most powerful Audi S3 is the Base which has 245kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Audi S3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi S3 is the Base which weighs 2025 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi S3 uses Premium Unleaded.
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