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    2016 Audi S3

    New from

    $61,100 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 29, 2025

    The new Audi S3 is a sports car offered in 2D Convertible, 4D Convertible and 5D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $61,100 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $70,110 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the S3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2015.

    The Audi S3 is only available with an null motor that produces 210kW and 380Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 S3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    123.89 kW/t
    70.74 kW/t
    252.86 kW/t
    Boot Space
    285 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.1 L/100km
    4.3 L/100km
    12 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    775 km
    396 km
    1,500 km
    Price
    $69,826 - $70,110
    $24,190
    $502,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    1 year
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

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    2016 Audi S3 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • Surround Sound Speaker
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Mqb
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 123.89
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Manufacturer Name: Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 7.0
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 285
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1000
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1392
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1468
      • Front Track (mm): 1535
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 45.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 47.4
      • Overall Height (mm): 1388
      • Overall Length (mm): 4434
      • Overall Width (mm): 1793
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 921
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1162
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1203
      • Rear Track (mm): 1510
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2596
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 165
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1984
      • Engine Code: Cjx C
      • 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): 55
      • 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: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 775
      • 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 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 286
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 210
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 380
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
      • 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
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • 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: 2
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Number Of Airbags: 5
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Audi Side Assist
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • 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: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Manufacturer Name: Audi Magnetic Ride
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • 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 Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • 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
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • 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 Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2060
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1695
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3737
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1695
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • 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: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    2016 Audi S3 Dimensions

    1388mm
    1793mm
    4434mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Audi S3 Dimensions

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    2016 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?

    The Audi S3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 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 $61,100.

    The most expensive Audi S3 is the Base that starts from $70,110.

    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 210kW 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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