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 Skoda Scala Comparison
Audi S3
Skoda Scala
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CarExpert Score
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8.3
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Based on the Audi S3 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the Skoda Scala AMBITION 85TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 407 km
50L
265 to 280 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Pretty good price point for base model
- Seven-year warranty now standard
- Clever interior packaging
Misses
- 1.0 TSI is characterful but relatively unrefined
- Blind-spot, rear cross-traffic not available
- No keyless entry or push-button start
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 10.5 | |
