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 2025 Skoda Fabia Comparison
Audi S3
Skoda Fabia
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2024 Audi
S3
vs
2025 Skoda
Fabia
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 435 km
43L
215 to 228 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$75,400 - $81,800
$32,390 - $39,690
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful, efficient turbo triple
- Nimble yet comfortable ride, solid dynamics
- Finally a more logical value proposition
Misses
- Occasional interior rattles
- Still slightly too expensive
- Missing some handy safety gear
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW - 245kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 - 5600 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2100 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | - | |
