8.3
2022 Audi S3 Sportback review
The new Audi S3 Sportback doesn't deviate far from the path laid down by its predecessor, for better and for worse.
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Scott Collie
2022 Audi S3 vs 2024 Subaru WRX Comparison
Audi S3
Subaru WRX
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S3
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2024 Subaru
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Audi S3 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 407 km
63L
536 to 624 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$47,490 - $59,790
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- High-tech interior
- Punchy, tractable engine
- All-weather, all-wheel drive traction
Misses
- Interior isn't all better than before
- Occasionally sharp ride in town
- Tight boot space
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains a car you feel every moment in
- Cabin feels more special than some
- Decent price by today’s standards
Misses
- Remains a car you feel every moment in…
- Shift action isn’t the best
- Underpowered compared to rivals
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 (+$300)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,500)
- Exclusive Paint (+$3,800)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,100)
- Premium Plus Package (+$3,990)
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Colours Available
Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.
- Crystal Black
- Sapphire Blue
- WR Blue
- Magnetite Grey
- Ignition Red
- Ice Silver
- Ceramic White
Only available for the WRX Sedan:
- Solar Orange
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | FLAT TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 10.6 | |
