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.

238 Used Audi S3 cars for sale

Audi S32018 (18) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback Automatic 5dr

Reduced

£16,699

£351/pm (HP)

2L
86.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

AW Car House Ltd

01827213842 *

Audi S32015 - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr (Nav) ULEZ PANROOF HISPEC LEATHE

Low Mileage

£16,250

£341/pm (HP)

2L
63.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Bros Motors

01613887634 *

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

£12,495

£257/pm (HP)

2L
95.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Pavilion Motor Company

01614139866 *

Audi S32016 (66) - 2.0 TFSI quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

£12,475

£256/pm (HP)

2L
94.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motor Giant

01733797019 *

Audi S32015 (15) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

Low Mileage

£15,495

£324/pm (HP)

2L
73.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Audenshaw Motor Company Ltd TA Audenshaw Motors

01614139877 *

Audi S32014 (64) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Low Mileage

£14,995

£313/pm (HP)

2L
74.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

BEN HARRISON AUTOMOTIVE LTD

01202052313 *

Audi S32015 (15) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual quattro Euro 6 (stop/start) (300 ps)

£12,250

£251/pm (HP)

2L
84.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

RDM Direct

01283241526 *

4.5/5 Stars

Audi S32002 - 1.8 Hatchback 3dr track car s3 bam (223 g/km, 225 bhp)

100

£4,995

1.8L
0.0
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Dubbers Sports LTD

01484507999 *

Audi S32020 - 2.0 TFSI Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Low Mileage

£29,995

£470/pm (PCP)

2L
33.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Ideal Car Centre Ltd

01902544596 *

Audi S32008 - 2008 AUDI S3 QUATTRO TFSI 2.0L Petrol Manual 3 Door Hatchback Red

Low Mileage

£5,995

£147/pm (HP)

2L
98.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Swans Motor Group LTD

01603516692 *

Audi S32021 (21) - 2.0 TFSI Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Reduced

£26,845

2L
44.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Tangelo Used Cars Exeter

01394331922 *

Audi S32008 (58) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual quattro (199 g/km, 261 bhp)

Low Mileage

£5,999

2L
127.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Horsepower Motor Centre Ltd

01732927681 *

Audi S32025 - Vorsprung TFSI 333 PS S tronic 4-Door

£47,490

2L
2.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Carlisle Audi

01228273203 *

4.9/5 Stars

Audi S32022 - Vorsprung TFSI 310 PS S tronic Automatic 5-Door

Reduced

£35,570

2L
29.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Bath Audi

01761252505 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi S32022 (72) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Low Mileage

£33,790

2L
21.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Audi Five Oaks

01403331814 *

Audi S32017 (67) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (

Low Mileage

£19,790

£416/pm (PCP)

2L
58.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Car City UK Catterick

01748900779 *

Audi S32017 (67) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps) F/S/H!1

Low Mileage

£17,995

2L
46.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motor Trust UK Lancaster

01524938891 *

Audi S32025 - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£49,980

25.0
Miles
Not Supplied
Automatic
Hatchback

Stafford Audi

01785338461 *

4.9/5 Stars

Audi S32016 (66) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Low Mileage

£19,300

£376/pm (HP)

2L
34.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Hammond Cars Ipswich

01473927579 *

4.5/5 Stars

Audi S32024 - Black Edition TFSI 333 PS S tronic Automatic 5-Door

Low Mileage

£41,500

2L
4.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Bristol Audi

01173320494 *

4.7/5 Stars

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

View profile

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

Read our Audi S3 review

Audi S3 video review

lite-youtube[videoid='JHtcjbpsXUg']{cursor:initial;background-image:url("https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/JHtcjbpsXUg/sddefault.webp")}lite-youtube[videoid='JHtcjbpsXUg']::after{background:no-repeat center/68px 48px url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 68 48"><path d="M66.52 7.74c-.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79.13 34 0 34 0S12.21.13 6.9 1.55c-2.93.78-4.63 3.26-5.42 6.19C.06 13.05 0 24 0 24s.06 10.95 1.48 16.26c.78 2.93 2.49 5.41 5.42 6.19C12.21 47.87 34 48 34 48s21.79-.13 27.1-1.55c2.93-.78 4.64-3.26 5.42-6.19C67.94 34.95 68 24 68 24s-.06-10.95-1.48-16.26z" fill="red"/><path d="M45 24 27 14v20" fill="white"/></svg>')}

Buying a used car checklist: what to look for

Buying a used car can be a daunting task, but with our checklist, you can make sure you’re getting the best deal possible.

View guides

* Telephone numbers starting with 084X or 087X will cost you up to 13p per minute plus your telephone company's access charge. Calls to other telephone numbers will only cost your phone company's access charge.

Used Audi S3 snapshot review

Author: Jack Evans

Pros

Cons

Engines and transmissions

Practicality

Safety

Technology

Shop by Body Style

Shop by Engine Size

Shop by Transmission

Shop by Colour

Shop by Registration Year

Shop by Other Models

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?

238 Used Audi S3 cars for sale

Audi S32018 (18) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback Automatic 5dr

Audi S32015 - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr (Nav) ULEZ PANROOF HISPEC LEATHE

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

Audi S32016 (66) - 2.0 TFSI quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Audi S32015 (15) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

Audi S32014 (64) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Audi S32015 (15) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol Manual quattro Euro 6 (stop/start) (300 ps)

Audi S32002 - 1.8 Hatchback 3dr track car s3 bam (223 g/km, 225 bhp)

Audi S32020 - 2.0 TFSI Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Audi S32008 - 2008 AUDI S3 QUATTRO TFSI 2.0L Petrol Manual 3 Door Hatchback Red

Audi S32021 (21) - 2.0 TFSI Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Audi S32008 (58) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual quattro (199 g/km, 261 bhp)

Audi S32025 - Vorsprung TFSI 333 PS S tronic 4-Door

Audi S32022 - Vorsprung TFSI 310 PS S tronic Automatic 5-Door

Audi S32022 (72) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Audi S32017 (67) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (

Audi S32017 (67) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps) F/S/H!1

Audi S32025 - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Audi S32016 (66) - 2.0 TFSI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Audi S32024 - Black Edition TFSI 333 PS S tronic Automatic 5-Door

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

Search used Audi S3 by type

Find a specific Audi S3

Shop by Body Style

Shop by Engine Size

Shop by Transmission

Shop by Colour

Shop by Registration Year

Shop by Other Models

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?

Buying a used car checklist: what to look for