Audi S3

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Audi S3
Production period: since 1999
Class : Compact class
Body versions : Station wagon , sedan , convertible

The Audi S3 is a compact sports car from Audi AG and has always represented the highest equipment level of the Audi A3 since its introduction in 1999. With the introduction of the Audi RS3 in spring 2011, the S3 is the second highest equipment level of the A3.

S3 (8L, 1999-2003)

1st generation
Audi S3 (2001-2003)

Audi S3 (2001-2003)

Production period: 1999-2003
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Petrol engines :
1.8 liters
(154–165 kW)
Length: 4152 mm
Width: 1763 mm
Height: 1406 mm
Wheelbase : 2519 mm
Empty weight : 1375-1420 kg
Rear view

The first generation of the Audi S3 was introduced in spring 1999. It initially developed 154 kW (209 hp) through a four-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 1.8 liters, turbocharger and five-valve technology.

Shortly after the facelift in summer 2001, which was also sold with 154 kW, the power increased to 165 kW (225 hp). The vehicle, which was only available with a 6-speed manual gearbox, Quattro all-wheel drive and as a three-door model, had expanded basic and exclusive equipment compared to the normal A3:

Technical specifications

model S3
construction time 03 / 1999-09 / 2001 10/2001–05/2003
Engine code APY / AMK BAM
Displacement 1781 cc
Bore × stroke 81.0 mm × 86.4 mm
Engine type Inline four-cylinder
Engine charging Turbocharging
Valves 20th
Max. Power at min −1 154 kW (210 PS) / 5800 165 kW (225 PS) / 5900
Max. Torque at min -1 270 Nm / 2100-5000 280 Nm / 2200-5500
Acceleration, 0 to 100 km / h 6.8 s 6.6 s
Top speed (km / h) 238 243
Fuel consumption

(according to EEC guidelines,
combined in l / 100 km)

9.1
super plus
9.3
Super plus

S3 (8P, 2006-2012)

2nd generation
Audi S3 three-door (2006-2008)

Audi S3 three-door (2006-2008)

Production period: 2006–2012
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Otto engine :
2.0 liters (195 kW)
Length: 4214-4302 mm
Width: 1765 mm
Height: 1399-1402 mm
Wheelbase : 2578 mm
Empty weight : 1530-1590 kg
Rear view
Audi S3 Sportback (2008-2012)

The second generation of the Audi S3 has an output of 195 kW (265 hp). From the facelift in April 2008, it was available both as a three-door (8P) and as a five-door with the additional designation “Sportback” (8PA) - an automatic dual-clutch transmission in the form of a six- speed S tronic was added in autumn 2008.

The compact sports car is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct gasoline injection and an exhaust gas turbocharger . The standard quattro all-wheel drive , like all Audi's with a transversely installed engine, is a clutch-controlled (automatically engaged) all-wheel drive with Haldex clutch .

The maximum torque is 350 Nm, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes 5.5–5.8 seconds and the top speed is limited to 250 km / h. Consumption is around 8.3–8.5 liters of Super Plus per 100 kilometers with emissions of 193–198 grams of CO 2 per kilometer.

The Audi S3 is equipped with 18 "aluminum wheels and 225/40 tires as standard and also has bi-xenon headlights and exterior mirrors in aluminum look ex works as a special feature of the Audi S models.

Technical specifications

Three-door Sportback
Construction period 08/2006–05/2012 04/2008–10/2012
Motor type Gasoline engine
Engine type Row design
cylinder 4th
Valves 16
Engine charging turbocharger
Mixture preparation Direct injection
Displacement 1984 cc
Max. Power at min −1 195 kW (265 PS) / 6000
Max. Torque at min -1 : 350 Nm / 2500-5000
Drive type, standard all wheel drive
Transmission type, standard 6-speed manual transmission
Transmission type, optional 6-speed S tronic
Empty weight 1530-1550 kg 1550-1590 kg
maximum payload 560 kg
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h 5.5-5.7 s 5.6-5.8 s
Top speed 250 km / h (governed)
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined 8.3–9.1 l Super Plus 8.4–8.5 l Super Plus
CO 2 emissions, combined 193-217 g / km 195-201 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification 5 euro

S3 (8V, 2013-2020)

3rd generation
Audi S3 three-door (2013-2016)

Audi S3 three-door (2013-2016)

Production period: 2013-2020
Body versions : Station wagon , sedan , convertible
Engines: Petrol engine :
2.0 liters
(221–228 kW)
Length: 4254-4469 mm
Width: 1777-1796 mm
Height: 1392-1404 mm
Wheelbase : 2596-2631 mm
Empty weight : 1470-1740 kg

At the Mondial de l'Automobile in September 2012, the third generation of the Audi S3 based on the A3 8V was initially presented as a three-door model. The market launch took place in spring 2013.

A 2.0-liter gasoline engine with turbocharger and an output of 221 kW (300 hp) is used as the engine. A six-speed manual transmission and quattro all-wheel drive are used as standard . The S tronic 6-speed dual clutch transmission is available for an extra charge.

In autumn 2013, the S3 was also offered as a notchback version. Delivery of the sedan began in early 2014. It is characterized by a low, flowing roof dome that ends in a coupé-like, flat C-pillar. The trunk volume of the S3 notchback is 425 liters.

A convertible version has also been on the market since July 2014. The S3 Cabriolet has a soft top that opens and closes in less than 18 seconds at the push of a button (while driving up to 50 km / h). The starting price of the S3 Cabrio in Germany is 48,500 euros.

Audi started facelift production of the Audi S3 8V in mid-2016. The most important changes in the optics were more distinctive rear lights with dynamic indicators as standard and more angular front headlights. Furthermore, the front and rear bumpers including the diffuser received significant visual changes. In addition, the engine output has been increased from 300 to 310 hp compared to the pre-facelift.

Technical specifications

Three-door Sportback limousine Cabriolet Three-door Sportback limousine Cabriolet Sportback limousine Cabriolet
Order period 05/2013–04/2016 10/2013–04/2016 04/2014-04/2016 05/2016–09/2017 05/2016–07/2018 11 / 2018–03 / 2020
Motor type Gasoline engine
Engine type Row design
cylinder 4th
Valves 16
Engine charging turbocharger
Mixture preparation Direct injection
Displacement 1984 cc
Max. Power at min −1 221 kW (300 PS) / 5500-6200 228 kW (310 PS) / 5800–6500
(with S tronic 228 kW (310 PS) / 5500–6500)
228 kW (310 hp) / 5500-6500 221 kW (300 PS) / 5300-6500
Max. Torque at min -1 380 Nm / 1800-5500 380 Nm / 1850–5700
(with S tronic 400 Nm / 2000–5400)
400 Nm / 2000-5400 400 Nm / 2000-5200
Drive type, series all wheel drive
Gear type, series 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed S tronic 6-speed manual transmission 7-speed S tronic
Transmission type, option 6-speed S tronic - 7-speed S tronic -
Empty weight 1470-1490 kg 1500-1520 kg 1505-1525 kg 1695 kg 1480-1505 kg 1505-1540 kg 1505-1545 kg 1710 kg 1565 kg 1570 kg 1740 kg
Max. Payload 560 kg 550 kg 440 kg 560 kg 550 kg 430 kg 480 kg 475 kg 370 kg
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h 4.8-5.2 s 4.9-5.3 s 5.4 s 4.5-5.2 s 4.6-5.3 s 5.1 s 4.7 s 5.2 s
Top speed 250 km / h (governed)
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined 6.9–7.0 l Super Plus 7.1 l super plus 6.4–7.1 l Super Plus 6.5–7.1 l Super Plus 6.4–7.1 l Super Plus 6.7–6.8 l Super Plus 6.8 l Super Plus 7.1–7.3 l Super Plus
CO 2 emissions, combined: 159-162 g / km 165 g / km 146-163 g / km 149-163 g / km 148-163 g / km 153-156 g / km 155 g / km 162-165 g / km
Emission standard Euro 6 Euro 6d-TEMP

S3 (8Y, since 2020)

4th generation

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Production period: since 2020
Body versions : Station wagon , sedan
Engines: Otto engine :
2.0 liters (228 kW)
Length: 4351-4504 mm
Width: 1816 mm
Height: 1415-1438 mm
Wheelbase : 2630 mm
Empty weight : 1575-1580 kg

The fourth generation based on the Audi A3 8Y was presented on August 11, 2020. It should come to dealers from the beginning of October 2020. In contrast to the previous model, only two instead of four body variants are available.

Technical specifications

Sportback limousine
Order period from 10/2020
Motor type Gasoline engine
Engine type Row design
cylinder 4th
Valves 16
Engine charging turbocharger
Mixture preparation Direct injection
Displacement 1984 cc
Max. Power at min −1 228 kW (310 hp) / 5450-6500
Max. Torque at min -1 400 Nm / 2000-5450
Drive type, series all wheel drive
Gear type, series 7-speed S tronic
Transmission type, option -
Empty weight 1500 kg 1505 kg
Max. Payload 445 kg
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h 4.8 s
Top speed 250 km / h (governed)
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined 7.4 super plus 7.2–7.3 l Super Plus
CO 2 emissions, combined: 169-170 g / km 165-166 g / km
Emission standard

Web links

Commons : Audi S3  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. Christian Brinkmann: Audi S3 Limousine: Power brought back into shape . Speed ​​heads. March 27, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  2. Christian Brinkmann: Audi S3 Cabrio 2014: It's going to be hot from summer . Speed ​​heads. February 19, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  3. Uli Baumann: Audi S3 Sportback and S3 Sedan (2020): 310 PS from a two-liter TFSI. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. August 11, 2020, accessed on August 11, 2020 .