Which is the most popular engine in the Audi S3?

Throughout its production, the S3 has only been available with one petrol engine per generation, though the newer ones have been upgraded to offer more power.

Which are the most popular trim levels?

The newest S3 lineup comes in two trim levels: Black Edition and Vorsprung. The Black Edition is the lower-cost option of the two, making it the favourite among S3 owners, while the Vorsprung provides additional specification, making them more desirable.

What optional extras should I look out for?

Customers should look out for models that include 19-inch Sport diamond cut alloy wheels and S suspension with damper control. A premium Bang & Olufsen sound system and advanced safety features are also available.

Is the Audi S3 a good family car?

Despite being focused on performance, the S3 has a lot to offer families. The rear seat room is accommodating in the saloon or estate models, and the boot is the same size as a normal family hatchback.

Is the Audi S3 available as an automatic?

The most recent iteration of the S3 came equipped with an automatic as standard, so they are easy to find on the used market. There are a handful of manual examples of the S3 out there on the used market, however.

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

The Audi S3 has only ever been available with all-wheel drive. Audi calls this system 'Quattro', meaning that power is sent to all four wheels. With this capability, drivers can expect better handling and traction.

231 Used Audi S3 cars for sale

Audi S32023 (23) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

£30,975

2L
33.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

The Car Co

01618049214 *

Audi S32017 (17) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps) EXTENS

£15,795

2L
76.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motor Trust UK Lancaster

01524938891 *

Audi S32023 (23) - Vorsprung TFSI 310 PS S tronic 5-Door

Low Mileage

£39,749

£593/pm (PCP)

2L
14.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Drift Bridge Audi Approved Epsom

01372230333 *

Audi S32017 (17) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (

Low Mileage

£19,490

£380/pm (HP)

2L
53.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

German Motors

01133236324 *

Audi S32019 - 2.0 S3 Sportback TFSI Black Edition Quattro Semi-Auto 4WD 5dr

Low Mileage

£24,960

£438/pm (PCP)

2L
41.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

GK Motors Ltd

01623706191 *

Audi S32008 (08) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Man quattro (261 bhp)9 MAIN DEALER STAMPS

Low Mileage

£7,795

£218/pm (HP)

2L
101.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

wirksworthcarscom Ltd

01629701306 *

0/5 Stars

Audi S32021 - 2.0 TFSI 4-Door

Reduced

£28,495

£423/pm (PCP)

2L
29.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

SSR Motor Group

01215160777 *

Audi S32019 (19) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

Low Mileage

£24,495

£472/pm (PCP)

2L
46.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Corner House Garage

01455249073 *

Audi S32002 - S3 Quattro 3dr [225]

Low Mileage

£8,995

1.8L
81.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cavalley

01708201513 *

Audi S32017 - SPORTBACK BLACK EDITION TFSI QUATTRO SEMI AUTO 5-Door

Low Mileage

£18,995

2L
66.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Vortex Cars Limited

01614700153 *

Audi S32015 (64) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps)

£10,500

£199/pm (HP)

2L
119.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Mersea Car Sales

01206489531 *

Audi S32025 (63)

Low Mileage

£11,995

£231/pm (HP)

2L
56.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Cb4 AUTOS LIMITED

01223622672 *

Audi S32015 (15) - 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr

Reduced

£8,795

£164/pm (HP)

2L
66.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Convertible

Tyburn Autos

01212721918 *

Audi S32016 (16) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (Nav) (300 ps)

£13,995

£273/pm (HP)

2L
88.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Cars4You Edinburgh West

01313226854 *

Audi S32023 - S Tronic 2-Door

Low Mileage

£14,495

£283/pm (HP)

2L
38.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Fliteline Autosales Ltd

01284338981 *

Audi S32018 (67) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£21,590

£423/pm (HP)

2L
41.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Prestige Cars Agent Group Ltd

02039375221 *

Audi S32018 (18) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (

£17,495

£339/pm (HP)

2L
81.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motoring Way LTD

01495365016 *

Audi S32016 - 2.0 S3 TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto 4WD 3dr

£12,995

£252/pm (HP)

110.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Goldheart Automotive

01483910967 *

Audi S32015 (65) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps)

Low Mileage

£13,995

2L
83.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Eclipse Car Sales Ltd

02392006073 *

4.5/5 Stars

Audi S32023 (23) - 2.0 TFSI Vorsprung Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£37,175

2L
21.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

The Car Co

01618049214 *

Why buy a used Audi S3?

If you're in the market for a sporty hatchback that's stylish and practical, then a used Audi S3 is a fantastic choice. As a performance-focused model, the Audi S3 provides fantastic acceleration and handling, along with a high-quality cabin. Not only is the interior comfortable, but the exterior styling is aggressive, yet subtle.

Used Audi S3 snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Classy exterior
High-quality interior
Great performance

Cons

Engine isn’t the most inspiring
Fiddly infotainment system
Some rivals are more fun to drive

Audi S3 video review

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Used Audi S3 snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Cons

Engines and transmissions

Practicality

Safety

Technology

Which is the most popular engine in the Audi S3?

Which are the most popular trim levels?

What optional extras should I look out for?

Is the Audi S3 a good family car?

Is the Audi S3 available as an automatic?

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

231 Used Audi S3 cars for sale

Audi S32023 (23) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

Audi S32017 (17) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps) EXTENS

Audi S32023 (23) - Vorsprung TFSI 310 PS S tronic 5-Door

Audi S32017 (17) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (

Audi S32019 - 2.0 S3 Sportback TFSI Black Edition Quattro Semi-Auto 4WD 5dr

Audi S32008 (08) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Man quattro (261 bhp)*9 MAIN DEALER STAMPS*

Audi S32021 - 2.0 TFSI 4-Door

Audi S32019 (19) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

Audi S32002 - S3 Quattro 3dr [225]

Audi S32017 - SPORTBACK BLACK EDITION TFSI QUATTRO SEMI AUTO 5-Door

Audi S32015 (64) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps)

Audi S32025 (63)

Audi S32015 (15) - 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr

Audi S32016 (16) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (Nav) (300 ps)

Audi S32023 - S Tronic 2-Door

Audi S32018 (67) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Audi S32018 (18) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (

Audi S32016 - 2.0 S3 TFSI Quattro Semi-Auto 4WD 3dr

Audi S32015 (65) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps)

Audi S32023 (23) - 2.0 TFSI Vorsprung Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Why buy a used Audi S3?

Used Audi S3 snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Cons

Audi S3 video review

Used Audi S3 buying guide

Engines and transmissions

Practicality

Safety

Technology

Used Audi S3 FAQ's

Which is the most popular engine in the Audi S3?

Which are the most popular trim levels?

What optional extras should I look out for?

Is the Audi S3 a good family car?

Is the Audi S3 available as an automatic?

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

Audi S32008 (08) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Man quattro (261 bhp)9 MAIN DEALER STAMPS