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 BYD Seal Comparison
Audi S3
BYD Seal
2022 Audi
S3
vs
2024 BYD
Seal
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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.
0.0
8.3
8.1
0.0
Based on the Audi S3 2.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 407 km
NA
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$49,888 - $68,798
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Neck-snapping acceleration
- Comfortable, refined manners
Misses
- Not tuned to be a sports sedan
- Premium-spec makes more sense
- Storage and charging off the pace
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)
- Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
Colours Available
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW | 150kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 310Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | - | |
