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 2024 Genesis GV70 Comparison
Audi S3
Genesis GV70
2024 Audi
S3
vs
2024 Genesis
GV70
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 435 km
66L
680 to 746 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$75,400 - $81,800
$78,500 - $125,858
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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
- Attractive interior
- Comfortable and refined
- Slick technology
Misses
- Thirsty
- Lane-keep assist can be intrusive
- Some odd interior material choices
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
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$1,675)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,100)
- Premium Plus Package (+$3,990)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.5L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW - 245kW | 224kW - 360kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 - 5600 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 422Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2100 | 1300 - 1400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | - | |
