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 MG MG3 Comparison
Audi S3
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2025 Audi
S3
vs
2025 MG
MG3
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
429 to 435 km
36L - 45L
155 to 302 km
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$78,800 - $81,800
$18,490 - $29,990
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very pleasant ride and handling
- Good standard spec for the money
- 10-year warranty - wow!
Misses
- Safety tech may frustrate you
- No Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- Lacklustre transmission
Colours Available
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
- Black Pearl
- Sloane Silver
- Diamond Red
- Brighton Blue
- Hampstead Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 245kW | 81kW - 155kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 142Nm - 425Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2100 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
