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    2025 Audi S3

    New from

    $78,800 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.8 - 7.9 L / 100km

    About the Audi S3

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Audi S3 is a Small Luxury offered in both 4D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $78,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $81,800 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the S3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2024.

    The Audi S3 is only available with an null motor that produces 245kW and 420Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2025 S3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    162.79 - 163.33 kW/t
    75.09 kW/t
    187.54 kW/t
    Boot Space
    325 - 390 litres
    282 litres
    390 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.8 - 7.9 L/100km
    5.3 L/100km
    8.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    696 - 705 km
    573 km
    1,038 km
    Price
    $78,800 - $81,800
    $54,800
    $128,400
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

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    2025 Audi S3 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • 3d Speaker Enhancement
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 15
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System System Power (w): 680
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim Around Side Windows
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Mqb-evo
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Disc Brakes Painted Calipers
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 162.79
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Ambient Lighting Colour Selection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Modes Includes Transmission
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Satellite View
      • Navigational Systems Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Over Air Updates Type: Ota Updates
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Semi-auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
      • 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
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
      • Remote Services Beep Flash
      • Remote Services Find My Car
      • Remote Services Geo Fencing
      • Remote Services Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
      • Remote Services Remote Lock Unlock
      • Remote Services Send Destination To Car
      • Remote Services Speed Alert
      • Remote Services Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Voice Activating System Ai-powered
      • Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
      • Wi-fi Network Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 390
      • External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 78.1
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1028
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1459
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
      • Front Track (mm): 1545
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.5
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.0
      • Overall Height (mm): 1415
      • Overall Length (mm): 4504
      • Overall Width (mm): 1816
      • Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1984
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 933
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1425
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1345
      • Rear Track (mm): 1519
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11100
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2636
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • 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
      • Co2 Level (combined): 177
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1984
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
    • Fuel
      • 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
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.10
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Roller Control
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Door Sill Protector Illuminated
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlight Control Matrix
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 705
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 333
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 245
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 420
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Driving Pattern Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Emergency Driver Intervention System
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 5
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Programmable Distance
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Autonomous Drive Traffic Jam Assist
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Integrated
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • 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 Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • 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 Multi Function
      • 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 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-time
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Engine Heater
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • 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): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2025
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1505
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3318
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1505
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1471
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2025 Audi S3 Dimensions

    1415mm
    1816mm
    4504mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2025 Audi S3 Dimensions

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    2025 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 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 7.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi S3Fuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    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.

    2025 Audi S3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi S3?

    The Audi S3 offers a 5 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 $78,800.

    The most expensive Audi S3 is the Base that starts from $81,800.

    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 1816mm wide, 4504mm in length and sits 1415mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi S3 is the Base which has 245kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.

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

    The heaviest Audi S3 is the Base which weighs 2025 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi S3 uses Premium Unleaded.