Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Entry Premium
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The 3rd generation of the Audi S3 was released in 2013 as the fastest 4-cylinder ever built by Audi.
The liter capacity was the same as for its predecessor, however, the 2.0-liter engine was developing with 35 more hp and surprisingly the fuel consumption was reduced.
The car was offered with both a manual and an automatic transmission and for an extra $1836.48 buyers could get the 6-speed twin-clutch S-tronic. The automatic transmission cut around 0.4 seconds in the sprint from 0 to 62 mph due to launch control system.
Compared to the older model, the new S3 was lighter by 60 kg, thus it was faster and had an improved handling.
The car was equipped with an adaptive dynamic system that offered five modes: comfort, auto, dynamic, efficiency or individual. Even if it was a sports hatch, the suspension and the throttle response was adjusted depending on the driver’s preferences.
The new 2.0 TFSI engine boasted 300 hp and a torque of 380 Nm. The car reached 62 mph in 5.1 seconds.
While the car looked like a regular family hatchback, it was even faster than a pure sportscar like Nissan 370Z.
The nice exterior design was completed by quad exhausts and 18-inch alloy wheels, while the interior featured sport seats covered in quilted leather and a flat-bottomed steering wheel, branded with the already known S3 logo.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TFSI 6MT AWD (300 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 221 KW @ 6800 RPM 300 HP @ 6800 RPM 296 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 RPM 380 Nm @ 1800-5500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.4 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: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.5 in (4255 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 55.2 in (1402 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/59.5 in (1,534/1,511 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3263 lbs (1480 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4398 lbs (1995 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TFSI 7AT AWD (300 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 221 KW @ 6800 RPM 300 HP @ 6800 RPM 296 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 RPM 380 Nm @ 1800-5500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.5 in (4255 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 55.2 in (1402 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/59.5 in (1,534/1,511 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4354 lbs (1975 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |