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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Audi S3 vs MG MG5 Comparison
Audi S3
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Good
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Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
Based on the MG MG5 ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
429 to 435 km
50L
285 to 330 km
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$78,800 - $81,800
$24,990 - $28,990
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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
- Exceptional value for money
- Long warranty and service plan
- Excellent ride comfort on rubbish roads
Misses
- Some issues with DCT calibration
- Lacking lots of active safety tech
- Shorter service intervals than some
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 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 | 82kW - 119kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 150Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2100 | 3000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
