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    2015 Audi S3

    New from

    $59,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.9 - 7.1 L / 100km

    About the Audi S3

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Audi S3 is a sports car offered in 2D Convertible, 4D Convertible and 5D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $59,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $70,500 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the S3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2014.

    The Audi S3 is only available with an null motor that produces 221kW and 380Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2015 S3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    137.7 - 140 kW/t
    59.78 kW/t
    170.42 kW/t
    Boot Space
    340 - 390 litres
    280 litres
    488 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.9 - 7 L/100km
    1.6 L/100km
    8.3 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    786 - 797 km
    566 km
    1,368 km
    Price
    $59,900 - $63,400
    $34,150
    $75,800
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

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    2015 Audi S3 Specs

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    Base

    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Mqb
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 136.42
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1390
      • Overall Length (mm): 4430
      • Overall Width (mm): 1790
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1984
      • Engine Code: Cjxc
      • 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 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
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 300
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 221
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 380
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • 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
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1620
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
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    2015 Audi S3 Dimensions

    1390mm
    1790mm
    4430mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2015 Audi S3 Fuel Economy

    There are 3 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 6.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Audi S3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    See all Audi S3 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi S3?

    You should service your S3 at your authorised Audi dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the S3's warranty.

    2015 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 $0.

    The most expensive Audi S3 is the Base that starts from $70,500.

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

    The largest Audi S3 is the Base which measures 1796mm wide, 4469mm in length and sits 1392mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi S3 is the Base which has 221kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Audi S3 may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Audi S3 is the Base which weighs 2060 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi S3 uses Premium Unleaded.

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