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    2012 Audi S3

    Used from

    $71,200 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 - 8.5 L / 100km

    About the Audi S3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Audi S3 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $71,200 for the Base variant and topping out at $74,500 for the Limited Edition.

    There are 2 variants of the S3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2012.

    The Audi S3 is only available with an null motor that produces 188kW and 330Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2012 S3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2012 Audi S3 Price

    Base

    Limited Edition

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Audi S3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Audi S3

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 999
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.9
      • Headroom Rear: 938
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1381
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1342
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Limited Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    See all 2012 Audi S3 Specs

    2012 Audi S3 Dimensions

    1402mm
    1765mm
    4302mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Audi S3 Dimensions

    2012 Audi S3 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20131500Kg1500Kg
    20121500Kg1500Kg
    See all Audi S3 Towing Capacity

    2012 Audi S3 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Audi S3

    The most fuel efficient Audi S3 is the Limited Edition with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi S3Fuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.5 L/100km
    See all Audi S3 Fuel Economy

    2012 Audi S3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi S3?

    The Audi S3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Audi S3 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi S3 is the Base that starts from $71,200.

    The most expensive Audi S3 is the Limited Edition that starts from $74,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi S3 is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Limited Edition.

    The largest Audi S3 is the Base which measures 1765mm wide, 4302mm in length and sits 1402mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi S3 is the Base which has 188kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Audi S3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi S3 is the Base which weighs 2075 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi S3 uses premium unleaded.