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 Mercedes-AMG A35 vs 2024 Audi S3 Comparison
Mercedes-AMG A35
Audi S3
2024 Mercedes-AMG
A35
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2024 Audi
S3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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8.2
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG A35
Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
51L
377 to 418 km
55L
402 to 435 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$82,000 - $91,300
$75,400 - $81,800
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CarExpert's Take
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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
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,990)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$1,675)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,100)
- Premium Plus Package (+$3,990)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW | 228kW - 245kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6100 | 5450 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2500 | 2000 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | 9.3 | |
