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Audi A3 Saloon S3 Tfsi Quattro 4dr S Tronic

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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.

Standard Equipment

2x USB Type C ports (for charging and data transfer) Driver Convenience
Audi connect emergency call and service Driver Convenience
Audi drive select (Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual) Driver Convenience
Audi smartphone interface Driver Convenience
Audi Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital and colour instrument cluster Driver Convenience
Automatic start/stop system with recuperation Driver Convenience
Bluetooth interface Driver Convenience
Collision avoidance assistant Driver Convenience
Lane departure warning system Driver Convenience
MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1" colour touch screen display Driver Convenience
Progressive steering Driver Convenience
Service indicator Driver Convenience
Voice control system with natural language interaction Driver Convenience
6 passive loudspeakers Entertainment
CD player Entertainment
DAB Digital radio Entertainment
Acoustic glass windscreen Exterior Features
Audi Beam uses LEDs to project the Audi logo onto the ground as you exit your S3 Exterior Features
Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror Exterior Features
Dual branch oval twin tailpipes in chrome plated finish Exterior Features
Electrically adjustable/heated/folding/dimming door mirrors with kerb view includes integrated LED indications + kerb view function for passenger side Exterior Features
Front electric windows Exterior Features
Illuminated door sills with aluminium inserts at the front with S logo Exterior Features
LED daytime running lights Exterior Features
Light and rain sensors Exterior Features
Model and engine designation badges at rear Exterior Features
Privacy glass - dark tinted rear window, rear door and side windows Exterior Features
Rear electric windows Exterior Features
12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console Interior Features
3 spoke flat bottomed multifunction plus sports contour leather wrapped steering wheel with shift paddles Interior Features
40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench with cupholder Interior Features
Black cloth headlining Interior Features
Dual zone electronic climate control Interior Features
Front and rear centre armrest in leather Interior Features
Front and rear headrests Interior Features
Front/rear floor mats Interior Features
Heated front seats Interior Features
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel Interior Features
Interior lighting - glove compartment light and right hand side Interior Features
Luggage compartment floor covering Interior Features
Manual boot compartment lid Interior Features
Seat side bolsters Interior Features
Stainless steel pedals and front footrest Interior Features
Body styling design pack - S3 Packs
Storage pack - A3/S3 Saloon Packs
3x3 point rear seat belts Safety
Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation Safety
Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL Safety
First aid kit with warning triangle and 2 safety vests Safety
Front side airbags with head airbags and interaction airbag Safety
Hill hold assist Safety
Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection Safety
Seatbelt monitoring Safety
Tyre pressure loss indicator Safety
Anti theft alarm Security
Anti-theft wheel bolts Security
Electronically operated child lock Security
Immobiliser Security
Remote control central locking Security
Quattro permanent all wheel drive Technical
S sport suspension with spring damper adjustment and lowering by 15mm Technical
Aluminium air vent surrounds Trim
Aluminium trim elements Trim
Dark spectrum aluminium inlays, accent surfaces in the dashboard and centre console in platinum grey silk effect paint finish Trim

Colour and Trim

Audi Exclusive - Custom
Metallic - Glacier white
Metallic - Mythos black
Metallic - Navarra blue
Metallic - Python yellow
Metallic - Tango red
Pearl - Daytona grey
Solid - Ibis white
Special solid - Turbo blue

Options

5 predefined colour profiles with additional interactive and 30 individual colour profiles controlled by the audi drive select modes
Multi-coloured ambient lighting in front and rear doors
Multi-coloured centre console storage compartment
Multi-coloured contour lighting in front and rear doors
Multi-coloured contour lighting switch panel
White entry lights on the underside of the rear doors
Adaptive cruise control with adaptive cruise assist
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Parking assist with parking system plus
Ambient lighting in front and rear doors
Entry lights on the underside of the rear doors
Front and rear roof module including reading lights
Front footwell lights
Illuminated centre console storage
Illuminated vanity mirror
Audi matrix LED headlights with LED rear lights + dynamic front and rear indicators
Headlight washers
Carbon rear spoiler and door mirrors
Registration Fee On The Road 55 0
Delivery On The Road 550 110
Twelve Months Road Tax On The Road 870 0
Audi phone box with wireless charging Driver Convenience 120.8333 24.1667
Cruise control + speed limiter Driver Convenience 0 0
Lane change assistant with exit warning system and rear cross traffic alert Driver Convenience 425 85
Rear parking sensors Driver Convenience 0 0
Audi exclusive paint Exterior Features 2000 400
Electric panoramic sunroof Exterior Features 879.1667 175.8333
Exterior mirror with aluminium look housing Exterior Features 0 0
Headlight washers Exterior Features 0 0
High beam assist Exterior Features 83.3333 16.6667
LED headlights with LED rear lights + dynamic rear indicators Exterior Features 0 0
Metallic paint Exterior Features 479.1667 95.8333
Pearlescent paint Exterior Features 479.1667 95.8333
Solid paint Exterior Features 0 0
Special solid paint Exterior Features 479.1667 95.8333
4 way electrically adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger Interior Features 216.6667 43.3333
Alcantara/twin leather upholstery with front sports seats S embossed logo Interior Features 0 0
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function for driver's side and exterior mirrors Interior Features 958.3333 191.6667
Fine Nappa leather upholstery with front sports seats S embossed logo Interior Features 0 0
I-size and top tether child seat mounting for the outer rear seats Interior Features 0 0
ISOFIX Child seat anchors in front and i-size top tether for outer rear seats Interior Features 0 0
Manually adjustable front seats Interior Features 0 0
Tool kit Interior Features 0 0
Carbon styling pack - A3 Packs 1120.8333 224.1667
Driver Assistance pack - A3 Saloon Packs 1458.3333 291.6667
Extended ambient lighting pack - A3/S3 Saloon Packs 91.6667 18.3333
LED interior lighting pack - A3/S3 Saloon Packs 0 0
Matrix LED Exterior lighting with headlight washer Pack - A3/S3 Packs 358.3333 71.6667
Audi Exclusive - Custom Paintwork 2000 400
Metallic - Glacier white Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Mythos black Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Navarra blue Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Python yellow Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Metallic - Tango red Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Pearl - Daytona grey Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Solid - Ibis white Paintwork 0 0
Special solid - Turbo blue Paintwork 479.1667 95.8333
Brake calipers painted in glossy black Safety 0 0
Rear side airbags with head airbag system Safety 283.3333 56.6667
Red brake calipers Safety 241.6667 48.3333
Advanced key and power operated tailgate Security 354.1667 70.8333
Alcantara/twin leather - Black with rock grey stitching and rhombus pattern+ front sports seats with S embossed logo Trim 0 0
Alcantara/twin leather - Steel grey with anthracite stitching and rhombus pattern + front sports seats with S embossed logo Trim 0 0
Fine nappa leather - Black with Rock Grey contrast stitching + front sports seats with S embossed logo Trim 0 0
Fine nappa leather - Steel grey with anthracite contrast stitching + front sports seats with S embossed logo Trim 0 0
18" 10 spoke star style alloy wheels Wheels 0 0
19" 5 arm trapezoid design alloy wheels in titanium matt grey with diamond cut finish Wheels 641.6667 128.3333
19" 5 double spoke alloy wheels Wheels 208.3333 41.6667
Space saving spare wheel with tool kit and jack Wheels 120.8333 24.1667
Tyre repair kit Wheels 0 0

Technical

HC+NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Particles Emissions - ICE Not Available
Standard Euro Emissions Emissions - ICE EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb Emissions - ICE 178
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max Emissions - ICE 182
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min Emissions - ICE 178
Camshaft Engine and Drive Train DOHC
Catalytic Convertor Engine and Drive Train Yes
CC Engine and Drive Train 1984
Cylinder Layout Engine and Drive Train IN-LINE
Cylinders Engine and Drive Train 4
Engine Code Engine and Drive Train 8YSS3Y
Engine Layout Engine and Drive Train FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery Engine and Drive Train TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears Engine and Drive Train 7 SPEED
Number of Valves Engine and Drive Train 16
Transmission Engine and Drive Train SEMI-AUTO
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies Fuel Consumption - ICE No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 7.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Max Fuel Consumption - ICE 8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Min Fuel Consumption - ICE 7.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 36.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max Fuel Consumption - ICE 35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min Fuel Consumption - ICE 36.2
Alternative Fuel Qualifying General No
Badge Engine CC General 2.0
Badge Power General 310
Based On ID General Not Available
Coin Description General TFSI Quattro
Coin Series General S3
Generation Mark General 4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 General 35E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years General 12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years General 3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 General 5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist % General Not Available
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern? General No
Special Edition General No
Special Order General No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage General 60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years General 3
Vehicle Homologation Class General M1
0 to 62 mph (secs) Performance 4.8
Engine Power - BHP Performance 310
Engine Power - KW Performance 228
Engine Power - RPM Performance 5450
Engine Torque - LBS.FT Performance 295
Engine Torque - MKG Performance 40.8
Engine Torque - NM Performance 400
Engine Torque - RPM Performance 2000
Top Speed Performance 155
Emissions Test Cycle Test Cycles WLTP
RDE Certification Level Test Cycles RDE 2
Alloys? Tyres Yes
Space Saver? Tyres No
Tyre Size Front Tyres 225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear Tyres 225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare Tyres TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style Tyres 10 SPOKE STAR STYLE
Wheel Type Tyres 18" ALLOY
Height Vehicle Dimensions 1415
Height (including roof rails) Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Length Vehicle Dimensions 4504
Wheelbase Vehicle Dimensions 2630
Width Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Width (including mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 1984
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) Weight and Capacities 55
Gross Vehicle Weight Weight and Capacities 2025
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) Weight and Capacities 340
Max. Loading Weight Weight and Capacities 520
Minimum Kerbweight Weight and Capacities 1505
No. of Seats Weight and Capacities 5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb Weight and Capacities 11.1

Independent Review

Ten Second Review

Audi's S3 has always championed subtlety, but over the years, some have seen this car's driving dynamics as being perhaps a touch too subtle. Those people might like this fourth generation version, with offers sharper looks, improved Quattro traction and enhanced adaptive damping, along with an even more appealing cabin. All without delivering the kind of showy exuberance of some of its rivals. There's a choice of five-door Sportback or Saloon body styles and either way, you get a very complete 310PS performance package that's cool, understated and very Audi.

Background

Once upon a time, a hot hatch didn't have to be a mature, sensible thing. That wasn't the point of buying one. You got a shopping rocket because it was fun - with just enough practicality to enable you to justify the purchase to your other half. With the S3 though, it was different. Here was an aspirational premium GTi with a price tag to match. A hot hatch for people who ordinarily, would have grown out of hot hatches We first saw it way back in 1999 at a launch over-shadowed by an Audi TT sportscar that shared the S3's quattro 4WD system and got a slightly pokier version of its 2.0-litre turbocharged unit. That's a basic mechanical configuration the German brand has stuck to ever since - but of course power has spiralled since then. The early 210PS output figure was quickly upgraded to 225PS in the first generation version, then boosted again to 265PS for the MK2 model introduced in 2006. By 2013 though, it was clear that even that kind of power was going to be insufficient for admission into the premier league of hot hatches, so the 2.0-litre turbo engine was redeveloped from the ground up to make 300PS and plumbed into the lighter, stiffer MQB platform that had offered so much extra agility and efficiency to more mundane third generation A3 models. A lot's changed though, since 2013 in the super hatch segment. Cars like the Mercedes-AMG A 35 and latest versions of the BMW M135i and Honda Civic Type R now offer buyers arguably more exciting ways to own a practical 4WD sporting car with around 300PS at this price point. So Audi has done what it can to make Sportback and Saloon versions of this S3 a lot smarter and a little more engaging to drive.

Driving Experience

At first glance, you might wonder what's really changed here. The EA888 2.0-litre TFSI petrol turbo powerplant is the same as that used in final versions of the previous generation model and offers the same 310PS output, with 400NM of pulling power. You'll find basically the same engine used right across the VW Group in products as diverse as the Skoda Octavia vRS, the Volkswagen T-Roc R and the CUPRA Ateca, usually allied to 4WD. That quattro system has now been lightly revised, along with a switch in functionality for the optional adaptive damping system. That suspension change is probably the most significant alteration here. The previous 'Magnetic Ride' set-up, Audi now says, was 'a bit too sporty' and has been replaced by hydraulic adaptive damping governed by a central control unit that also oversees the 4WD and torque-vectoring-by-braking systems. All of which should continue to make this car superbly easy to drive quickly and precisely. 62mph from rest occupies just 4.8 seconds on the way to a top speed that has to be limited to 155mph. And the engine note changes with the mode you choose from the standard Audi drive select system - relatively hushed for everyday journeys and long distance cruising; and crisper and more bass-heavy for more challenging drives.

Design and Build

To start with, there's a choice of two S3 body styles - 5-door Sportback and 4-door Saloon. Either way, the front is dominated by the usual Audi Singleframe grille with its large rhombus-patterned grille and purposeful air inlets, this adornment flanked by LED headlights with LED daytime running lights. The pronounced shoulder line extends from the headlights to the rear lights, below which the body curves inwards - a fresh element of Audi design that places a stronger emphasis on the wheel arches. Aluminium door mirror surrounds confirm membership of the S Series. And at the rear, there's a large diffuser and four trademark exhaust tailpipes. Compared to its predecessor, the S3 Sportback is 3cms longer and wider than before; the Saloon version is 4cms longer and 2cms wider. That's allowed for slightly greater interior shoulder room and elbow room than the previous models. Other changes inside include the provision of re-designed nappa leather-upholstered sports seats. And a revised 10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus centre-dash infotainment screen, with connectivity features delivered at LTE Advanced speed. The 10.25-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrument binnacle screen is now standard. The rear seat is comfortable for two adults but can't slide as it would in Audi's alternative RS Q3. Boot space is compromised by the 4WD system and is rated at 370-litres for the saloon or 325-litres for the Sportback, the latter offering a seats-down total of 1,145-litres.

Market and Model

Let's get to the pricing, pitched from launch at around £38,000 for the S3 Sportback, with a further £500 premium for the alternative Saloon variant. To give you some class perspective, a competing Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC would cost fraction more, while a BMW M135i xDrive would cost fraction less. We'd hoped that the asking figures this time round might have included the adaptive damping system that most S3 customers want, but that variable set-up - Audi calls it 'S suspension with damper control' - is standard only on the priciest 'Vorsprung' trim level. Otherwise you'll have to stay with standard S-specific passive suspension, unless you pay more. Standard equipment includes the sports styling and interior features described in our 'Design' section. And all S3 models get a complete portfolio of standard camera safety kit. Audi pre sense front, swerve assist with turn assist and lane departure warning all have the potential to prevent accidents. S3 'Vorsprung' models expand on this list with features such as lane change and exit warnings, the rear cross-traffic and park assist systems and adaptive cruise assist, which maintains the speed and distance to the vehicle in front and assists with lane guidance by means of gentle interventions in the steering.

Cost of Ownership

The Audi S3 is never going to be a notably cheap car to run. You don't buy a 310PS all-wheel drive petrol-powered sports car that wears a ritzy badge if counting the pennies is your prime motivation, but the S3 shouldn't be a ruinously expensive ownership experience either. The outgoing model was always a low depreciator, used buyers attracted to the smart image and surprisingly modest fuel thirst. The latest S3 certainly prioritises efficiency in its engineering. High-tech features like the Audi valvelift system (which adjusts the lift of the intake valves as required to ensure optimum combustion chamber filling) and comprehensive thermal management measures, help to strike this impressive balance between ebullience and efficiency. As does the seven-speed S tronic paddleshift auto gearbox, with its lightning-fast gear shifts and economy-conscious freewheeling function. As a result, this car in both its forms is capable of a pretty impressive set of WLTP-rated efficiency figures; 34.9mpg on the combined cycle, with a CO2 reading of up to 183g/km.

Summary

No one actually needs an S3 - but then no one actually needs a hot hatch either - so if you can afford to get yourself a shopping rocket, why not buy one that makes you feel the way this car does? It's certainly the sort of sports hatch that might well appeal if you owned all the loudest and fastest GTIs in the Nineties and Noughties and now just want something that can do it all without drawing attention to itself. This fourth generation version delivers this subtlety with a little more driving involvement, but there are still critics who'll point out that it could be more engaging - that it could grab you a little more by the scruff of the neck. In some ways though, pointing that out probably says more about the tester than the S3. To be frank, it never has been that sort of ride. Where this car still scores is in its massive capability and its beautifully engineered feel-good factor. The joy of ownership here doesn't necessarily come from clipping apexes at the limit of grip, although the S3 will indulge you in that way if you want. Instead, it comes from owning something jewel-like and exclusive, a very, very quick car that doesn't overly-immerse you in the business of going... well... very, very quickly. The thinking person's superhatch? You're looking at it right here.

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