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 Convertible Comparison
Audi S3
Mini Convertible
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S3
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2025 Mini
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
Based on the Mini Convertible
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
429 to 435 km
40L - 44L
216 to 1619 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,800 - $81,800
$46,525 - $71,375
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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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 245kW | 100kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 4500 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 220Nm - 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2100 | 1350 - 1520 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 94.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
