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 Volkswagen T-Roc Comparison
Audi S3
Volkswagen T-Roc
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2024 Audi
S3
vs
2025 Volkswagen
T-Roc
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 435 km
50L - 55L
315 to 440 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$75,400 - $81,800
$38,990 - $69,290
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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
- Surprisingly quick
- Agile, sporty handling
- Strong boot for size
Misses
- Cheap interior materials
- Increased road noise
- Borderline too expensive
Colours Available
The following colours come at no extra cost:
- Ascot Grey (CityLife)
- Pure White
The following colours cost $700:
- Deep Black Pearl
- Indium Grey
- Petroleum Blue (CityLife, Style)
- Ravenna Blue (Style)
- Pyrite Silver (Style, R-Line, R )
The following colours cost $900:
- Kings Red (Style, R-Line)
- Lapiz Blue (R-Line)
All paint options for the 2024 T-Roc R come at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW - 245kW | 110kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 - 5600 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 2100 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | - | |
