About the Audi S3
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The 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 August of 2025.
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 2026 S3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2026 Audi S3 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $81,800 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $78,800 |
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2026 Audi S3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2026 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 S3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 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.
2026 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 1417mm 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.