Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Entry Premium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
The second generation of the Audi A3 was introduced in 2004 and it took another two years for the S3 version to be launched. In 2008, the entire range went through a mid-life cycle refresh.
The S versions for Audi started with the S1 rally-car in the '80s. From then on, all the S-models featured two main common attributes: turbocharged engines and all-wheel-drive systems, named Quattro.
The 2008 Audi S3 was offered with 3- and 5-door versions. The restyled model featured a new front fascia with the singleframe grille. Unlike other A3 models, the grille was designed with seven vertical silver bars. The same number of LEDs were installed in each headlight for the daytime running lights. From the side, the aluminum look of the door-mirrors was a standard feature for any Audi S-model. Despite sharing the same platform with the same wheelbase, the Sportback (5-door) version was longer by 70 mm (2.75”).
Inside, the S3 featured standard sport seats, but a pair of bucket-seats was available from the options list. Aluminum pedals, three different styles of inlay, and a black or silver headlining created an exclusively sporty look. Depending on the body version, the rear seats offered more or less headroom.
The engine was 2.0-liter gasoline. It featured a turbocharged and direct-injected fuel system, which made it more fuel-efficient, and more responsive as well. It was mated as standard to a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic (dual-clutch) was offered as an option. The all-wheel-drive system was standard as well.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 TFSI 6AT AWD (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 195 KW @ 6000 RPM 265 HP @ 6000 RPM 261 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM 350 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 92Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.9/59.3 in (1,521/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.5 in (2578 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.92 cuFT (281 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3207.7 lbs (1455 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4442.3 lbs (2015 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 TFSI 6MT AWD (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 195 KW @ 6000 RPM 265 HP @ 6000 RPM 261 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM 350 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 (E.L.) mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 92Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.9/59.3 in (1,521/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.5 in (2578 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.92 cuFT (281 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3207.7 lbs (1455 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4442.3 lbs (2015 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km |