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Compare the Audi S3 Saloon

Serious family saloon, with a riotous side
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9/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons
Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 325 litres (2 suitcases)
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,506 mm x ?? mm x 1,415 mm
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
34.9 mpg
Drive type Four wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 34 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name S3 TFSI Quattro 333 Vorsprung S Tronic
Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 333 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons
Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Four wheel drive
Forward gears 7
Acceleration 4.7 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Boot (seats up) 325 litres
Length 4,506 mm
Height 1,415 mm
Wheelbase 2.63 m
Turning circle 11.1 m

Full features list

  • 19" 5 twin spoke edge design gloss turned alloy wheels in anthracite black
  • Audi warranty cover includes a two year unlimited mileage warranty and up to 75,000 miles in the third and fourth years
  • Audi warranty cover includes two year unlimited mileage warranty and up to 90,000 miles in the third, fourth and fifth years
  • Fine nappa leather - Black with Rock Grey contrast stitching + front sports seats with S embossed logo
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Rear side airbags with head airbag system
  • Red brake calipers with S logo in front
  • Special metallic paint
  • Tool kit and Jack
  • Anti theft alarm
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Electronically operated child locks
  • Immobiliser
  • 12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with gear shift paddles
  • 3-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning
  • 4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger
  • 40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench
  • Black cloth headlining
  • Black front and rear floor mats
  • Fine Nappa leather upholstery with front sports seats S embossed logo
  • Front and rear centre armrest in artificial leather with contrasting stitching on armrests and instrument panel
  • Front and rear headrests
  • Heated front seats
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Manual boot compartment lid
  • Rear centre armrest with cupholder
  • S badging on the steering wheel
  • Seat side bolsters
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Stainless steel pedals and front footrest in black
  • i-Size child seat mounting on the front passenger side and outer rear seats, i-Size and top tether on the outer rear seats
  • Adjustable speed limiter
  • Audi drive select (Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual)
  • Audi virtual cockpit plus - 12.3" full HD resolution dynamic digital instrument cluster
  • Automatic start/stop system with recuperation
  • Bluetooth interface
  • Camera based traffic sign recognition
  • Collision avoidance assistant
  • Driver attention and fatigue detection
  • MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1" colour touch screen display
  • Progressive steering
  • Service indicator
  • Smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
  • Trip computer
  • Voice control system with natural language interaction
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • Anthracite grey Audi rings (front and rear)
  • Audi Beam uses LEDs to project Vorsprung onto the ground as you exit your S3
  • Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
  • Black accents front and rear bumpers including air inlets
  • Black accents in front grille and frame
  • Black accents in window trims
  • Carbon door mirror housings
  • Dual branch oval twin tailpipes in black chrome plated finish
  • Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/auto dimming door mirrors with integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side
  • Exterior model badging
  • Front and rear side air inlets in grained matt black with dark liquid chrome frame
  • Front electric windows
  • Front radiator grill in high gloss dark chrome
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Illuminated door sills with aluminium inserts at the front with S logo
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • Light and rain sensors
  • Privacy glass - dark tinted rear window, rear door and side windows
  • Rear boot
  • Rear diffuser and grill in grained matt black with inlay in dark liquid chrome
  • Rear electric windows
  • Rear side wing doors
  • S grille
  • S3 front bumper with S specific air intake grilles
  • Side sill trim in dark liquid chrome
  • Solid paint
  • 19" Multi spoke S design gloss turned alloy wheels in anthracite black
  • Tool kit
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Audi Phonebox light with wireless charging
  • DAB Digital radio
  • USB ports with charging function in the rear
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Brake calipers painted in black with S lettering
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
  • Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and 2 safety vests
  • Front side airbags with head airbags and interaction airbag
  • Hill hold assist
  • Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Seatbelt monitoring
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Black dashboard
  • Inlays in carbon atlas structure
  • Aluminium interior elements pack - A3
  • Extended ambient lighting package Pro with Multi-coloured contour lighting of instrument panel - S3
  • Storage package - A3 Saloon
  • Technology pro pack with Matrix LED headlights - A3
  • S suspension with damper control
  • quattro permanent all-wheel drive with torque splitter

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.