Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Before changing the generation, Audi did the last improvement for the third generation of its compact-sized sedan and brought the S3 Sedan to the market.
Even though the A3 range was already old on the market, as a last push for the sedan version, the German car-maker made the last move with the introduction of the S3 sedan, a car that could serve as a family vehicle and as a sporty sedan as well.
The beauty of the 2020 S3 sedan was the fact that it was a true factory sleeper. Unlike the RS3 sedan, it didn't feature the same flamboyant aerodynamic elements that could make it stand apart from the crowd. Though, some details could attract the eyes with the sportier front bumper and the bigger, 18” light-alloy wheels. In the back, under the specific apron design, there was four exhaust that could tell the difference between a regular A3 and the S3.
Inside, the S3 came fitted as standard with the Audi Virtual Cockpit, which replaced the analog dials with a TFT display. In the middle of the dashboard, over the center stack, a retractable screen for the infotainment system was installed. It was a very elegant solution, but the system didn't feature a touch-screen monitor.
The S3 featured a twin-turbo gasoline engine with direct fuel injection. It offered 310 hp and it was mated to a standard 6-speed manual. Power went in all four corners. As an option, the S3 was fitted with a 7-Speed S-Tronic (automatic, dual-clutch) gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TFSI quattro S tronic 7AT AWD (310 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 228 KW @ 5450-6500 RPM 310 HP @ 5450-6500 RPM 306 BHP @ 5450-6500 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2000-5450 RPM 400 Nm @ 2000-5450 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic S tronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Ventilated discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R 18 92 Y XL |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.3 in (4503 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/59.8 in (1,544/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.5 cuFT (326 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4464 lbs (2025 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 111 g/km |