8.2
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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2024 Audi S3 vs 2025 BMW IX1 Comparison
Audi S3
BMW IX1
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2024 Audi
S3
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2025 BMW
IX1
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 435 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$75,400 - $81,800
$78,900 - $86,800
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CarExpert's Take
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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Slick tech
- Upscale, comfortable interior
- Has pep in its step
Misses
- Not cheap
- Not as much range as some rivals
- Servicing a bit expensive
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW - 245kW | 150kW - 230kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 - 5600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 247Nm - 494Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2100 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | - | |
