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    2013 Audi S3

    New from

    $71,200 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 - 8.5 L / 100km

    About the Audi S3

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Audi S3 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $71,200 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $71,200 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the S3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2012.

    The Audi S3 is only available with an null motor that produces 188kW and 330Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2013 S3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    121.13 - 122.72 kW/t
    54.42 kW/t
    164.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    302 litres
    260 litres
    488 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 - 8.5 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    8.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    706 - 723 km
    566 km
    1,282 km
    Price
    $71,200
    $34,100
    $74,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year

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    2013 Audi S3 Price

    *excl. on-roads

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    2013 Audi S3 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Pq35
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 122.72
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1032
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 302
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): Unlimited
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1381
      • Front Track (mm): 1522
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Overall Height (mm): 1402
      • Overall Length (mm): 4302
      • Overall Width (mm): 1765
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 938
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1342
      • Rear Track (mm): 1506
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2578
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 201
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1984
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.8
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 706
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 256
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 188
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 330
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
    • Roof
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Sliding
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Tilting
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Roof Rails Colour: Chrome/silver
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
      • Seat Back Storage Front Type: Pocket
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Manual
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2055
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1532
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1495
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Extra Load
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Extra Load
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    2013 Audi S3 Dimensions

    1402mm
    1765mm
    4302mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2013 Audi S3 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Audi S3

    The most fuel efficient Audi S3 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi S3Fuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.5 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
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    2013 Audi S3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi S3?

    The Audi S3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Audi S3 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi S3 is the Base that starts from $71,200.

    The most expensive Audi S3 is the Base that starts from $71,200.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi S3 is offered by the Base which can tow 1500 kg

    The largest Audi S3 is the Base which measures 1765mm wide, 4302mm in length and sits 1402mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi S3 is the Base which has 188kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Audi S3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi S3 is the Base which weighs 2075 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi S3 uses Premium Unleaded.