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 Suzuki Swift Comparison
Audi S3
Suzuki Swift
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2025 Audi
S3
vs
2025 Suzuki
Swift
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
429 to 435 km
37L
141 to 226 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,800 - $81,800
$23,490 - $33,490
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful, efficient little engine
- Light body brings lively handling
- Much improved interior technology
Misses
- Light body feels tinny at times
- Powertrain needs a heavy right foot
- Cabin tech still lags rivals
Colours Available
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, DUAL INJECTOR | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.4L, 1.0L, 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 245kW | 61kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 112Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2100 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 74.2 - 82 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
