Very Good
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
Audi S3 vs Cupra Born Comparison
Audi S3
Cupra Born
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2025 Audi
S3
vs
2025 Cupra
Born
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
429 to 435 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$78,800 - $81,800
$59,990
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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
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Heavily discounted pricing
- Playful handling
- Roomy cabin, boot
Misses
- Deserves more punch
- Fiddly interior controls
- Connectivity omissions
Colours Available
- Glacial White
- Geyser Silver
- Quasar Grey
- Rayleigh Red
- Vapor Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 245kW | 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 310Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2100 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
