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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James Wong
2024 Audi S3 vs 2025 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
Audi S3
Mazda Mazda 3
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2024 Audi
S3
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2025 Mazda
Mazda 3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of and .
8.2
8.2
7.8
7.8
Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G25 EVOLVE SP VISION
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 435 km
51L
296 to 337 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$75,400 - $81,800
$31,190 - $43,310
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging to drive
- Loaded with safety kit
- Premium cabin
Misses
- Thirsty in traffic
- Tight rear seats, boot
- Expensive servicing
Colours Available
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW - 245kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 - 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2100 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | - | |
