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 Mini Aceman Comparison
Audi S3
Mini Aceman
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
Based on the Mini Aceman SE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
429 to 435 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,800 - $81,800
$55,990 - $65,990
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Loaded with standard equipment
- Fun, nimble driving dynamics
- Lots of fun configurations to be had
Misses
- Big wheels makes the ride rough
- Smartphone mirroring looks weird on round display
- Limited range in Aceman E
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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 | 135kW - 190kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 290Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2100 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
