S3
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Audi S3 (8Y)2020–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2020—present |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon |
| Engines | 2.0L EA888 Evo 4 I4 Turbo FSI |
| Transmissions | 7-speed S tronic |
Audi S3 (8V)2014–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2014–2020 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 3-door hatchback 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback |
| Engines | 2.0L I4 Turbo TFSI |
| Transmissions | 6-speed S tronic 6-speed manual |
Audi S3 (8P)2006–2012
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006—2012 |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback (2008-on) |
| Platform | Volkswagen A5 (PQ35) |
| Engines | 2.0L I4 Turbo FSI |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Manual 6-speed S tronic |
| Kerb weight | 1,495 kg |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020, 2022–2023, 2025–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2024 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020, 2022–2023, 2025–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 7.4–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2024 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl mild hybrid · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| 2015–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 7.6–8.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Petrol | 1984 cm³ | 245 kW (333 PS) | 1610 kg | 185–194 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2016–2018, 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1984 cm³ | 228 kW (310 PS) | 1540–1580 kg | 179–187 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2013–2016, 2019–2020 | Petrol | 1984 cm³ | 221 kW (300 PS) | 1500–1695 kg | 181–191 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | Petrol | 1984 cm³ | 342 kW (465 PS) | 1540–1615 kg | 149–152 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1984 cm³ | 195 kW (265 PS) | 1530–1590 kg | 193–199 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2015–2020, 2022–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Mild hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automated manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 12 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 227–283 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,435–2,464 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,984 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 221–245 kW (300–333 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,500–1,695 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,594–2,628 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2015–2020, 2022–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 48 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 10 | 2015, 2016, 2018 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 2015, 2024 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 9 | 2015, 2017, 2018 |
| Seats | 8 | 2015, 2016 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 2015, 2016 |
| Visibility and wipers | 5 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 2015, 2016 |
| Driver assistance | 3 | 2016, 2017, 2024 |
| Brakes | 2 | 2015, 2024 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2015–2020, 2024: 86 complaints, 1 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.