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.

233 Used Audi S3 cars for sale

Audi S32023 - 2.0 TFSI Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Low Mileage

£30,700

2L
13.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Saxton 4x4

01245202306 *

4.4/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£41,990

2L
6.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

LKC Motors

01909491436 *

0/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£31,000

Finance available £616 pm

2L
10.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Saxton 4x4

01245202306 *

4.4/5 Stars

Audi S32023 - Black Edition TFSI 310 PS S tronic Automatic 5-Door

£36,530

2L
16.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Bath Audi

01761252505 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi S32022 - 2.0 TFSI Vorsprung S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

Low Mileage

£35,550

2L
16.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Saxton 4x4

01245202306 *

4.4/5 Stars

Audi S32020 - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition 5-Door

Reduced

£17,995

Finance available £349 pm

2L
91.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Sam Jordan Cars ltd

01284338959 *

Audi S32024 - Vorsprung TFSI 333 PS S tronic Automatic 5-Door

£46,991

2L
5.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Sinclair Audi Swansea

01792001567 *

0/5 Stars

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

Reduced

£25,990

2L
51.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Audi Approved Neyland

01646400237 *

0/5 Stars

Audi S32016 (00) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (Nav) (300 ps)

£17,995

Finance available £349 pm

2L
75.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Baskeyfield Motors Limited

01782917824 *

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

£10,495

Finance available £212 pm

2L
104.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Oxford Prestige

01865560426 *

Audi S32021 - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

£26,500

Finance available £524 pm

2L
51.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

FS Performance Ltd

01582280332 *

Audi S32014 (14) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Reduced

£17,880

Finance available £347 pm

2L
9.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Wembley Prestige Cars

02037803372 *

0/5 Stars

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

£14,295

Finance available £297 pm

2L
88.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Exclusive Motor Company Ltd

01279215062 *

4.8/5 Stars

Audi S32022 (22) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Reduced

£32,786

Finance available £653 pm

2L
22.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Kingsbridge

01904237124 *

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

Low Mileage

£21,499

2L
51.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Sandles Car Supermarket

01553601835 *

4.7/5 Stars

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

£9,989

Finance available £201 pm

2L
96.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorhub

01535281058 *

Audi S32019 - 2.0 TFSI Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£19,490

2L
70.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

LKC Motors

01909491436 *

0/5 Stars

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

£17,750

Finance available £344 pm

2L
71.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Select Car Shop Ltd

01165093216 *

Audi S3(66) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

£16,490

Finance available £346 pm

86.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Motor Gurus

01144780031 *

4.6/5 Stars

Audi S32011 (61) - 2.0 TFSI quattro Euro 5 3dr

Reduced

£7,295

Finance available £141 pm

2L
96.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Audenshaw Motor Company Ltd TA Audenshaw Motors

01614139877 *

4/5 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.

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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

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Which is the most popular engine in the Audi S3?

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Is the Audi S3 a good family car?

Is the Audi S3 available as an automatic?

Is there a four-wheel drive version available?

233 Used Audi S3 cars for sale

Audi S32023 - 2.0 TFSI Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

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

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

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

Audi S32016 (00) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (Nav) (300 ps)

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Audi S32021 - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

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

Audi S32022 (22) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

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

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

Audi S32019 - 2.0 TFSI Sportback S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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

Audi S3(66) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

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