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
Audi RS3 vs Audi S3 Comparison
Audi RS3
Audi S3
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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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
429 to 435 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$95,715 - $98,215
$78,800 - $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
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 5 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 245kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
