About the Audi S3
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Audi S3 is a sports car offered in 2D Sedan, 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $62,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $73,000 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the S3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.
The Audi S3 is only available with an null motor that produces 213kW and 380Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2018 S3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Audi S3 Price
Black Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $68,400 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $68,400 |
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2018 Audi S3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Audi S3 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Audi S3
The most fuel efficient Audi S3 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi S3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Black Edition 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.
Below is a table of all the Audi S3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Audi S3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
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.
2018 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 $62,900.
The most expensive Audi S3 is the Base that starts from $73,000.
The best towing capacity of a Audi S3 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Black Edition.
The largest Audi S3 is the Base which measures 1796mm wide, 4466mm in length and sits 1392mm tall.
The most powerful Audi S3 is the Base which has 213kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Audi S3 is the Base which weighs 2060 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi S3 uses Premium Unleaded.