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 Kia Cerato Comparison
Audi S3
Kia Cerato
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2022 Audi
S3
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2024 Kia
Cerato
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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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8.3
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Based on the Audi S3 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 407 km
50L
340 to 370 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
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7 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Seven-year warranty
- Class-leading boot space
Misses
- Dated interior
- Sensitive safety systems
- Price hikes
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)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 10 - 10.3 | |
