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.

235 Used Audi S3 cars for sale

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

£20,448

Finance available £400 pm

2L
63.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Harpers Cumbria

01228273201 *

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

Low Mileage

£14,290

Finance available £297 pm

2L
54.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Livingstone Motor Group Cranswick

01377310203 *

Audi S32020 (70) - 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet S Tronic Quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps) 2-Door

Low Mileage

£21,000

Finance available £411 pm

2L
12.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Convertible

Alpino Cars Ltd

01616696759 *

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

£47,530

33.0
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Stafford Audi

01785338461 *

4.8/5 Stars

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

£12,490

Finance available £257 pm

2L
101.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

XENON AUTOMOTIVE LTD

01707932603 *

0/5 Stars

Audi S32018 (18) - AUDI S3 SPORTBACK 2.0 TFSI 310 QUATTRO S-T Hatchback 5-Door

Low Mileage

£19,499

Finance available £380 pm

2.5L
51.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Empressive Motor Company

01865591236 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi S3TFSI

Low Mileage

£19,999

Finance available £390 pm

51.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Audi Technik Centre

01412601247 *

4.4/5 Stars

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

£17,499

Finance available £339 pm

2L
75.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Top Rides Group Ltd

01296324588 *

Audi S32002 (02) - 1.8 quattro 3dr

Reduced

£3,690

Finance available £60 pm

1.8L
179.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

MH Prestige Limited

01274087579 *

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

£16,745

Finance available £352 pm

2L
69.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Hudson Autos

01621734609 *

Audi S32024 - 2.0 TFSI Vorsprung S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

£42,350

2L
12.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Crewe Audi

01270441079 *

4.9/5 Stars

Audi S32018 (18) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Low Mileage

£20,295

Finance available £396 pm

2L
48.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Ace Prestige Autos

01134878957 *

Audi S32022 - 2.0 TFSI Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Low Mileage

£29,700

2L
19.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Saxton 4x4

01245202306 *

4.4/5 Stars

Audi S32019 (19) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (

Low Mileage

£25,495

Finance available £503 pm

2L
48.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

MSR PRESTIGE LTD

01254919241 *

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

Low Mileage

£29,991

2L
23.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Sinclair Audi Bridgend

01656335469 *

0/5 Stars

Audi S32025 (11) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 5 (265 ps

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

2L
27.6K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Not Supplied

Cadmore Cars Ltd

01494312076 *

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

Reduced

£28,495

2L
36.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Norman Motors Bournemouth

01202133536 *

4.9/5 Stars

Audi S32016 (66) - 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr (Nav)

Low Mileage

£16,495

Finance available £346 pm

2L
43.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Convertible

Ace Car Sales Bury

01618042294 *

4.5/5 Stars

Audi S32013 - 2.0 TFSI Sportback quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

2L
69.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

The Car Lounge

01616944760 *

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

Low Mileage

£47,850

2L
2.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Cardiff Audi

02922679534 *

4.6/5 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

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

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 Drivetrain

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?

235 Used Audi S3 cars for sale

Audi S32018 (18) - 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 S32020 (70) - 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet S Tronic Quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps) 2-Door

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 S32018 (18) - AUDI S3 SPORTBACK 2.0 TFSI 310 QUATTRO S-T Hatchback 5-Door

Audi S3TFSI

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

Audi S32002 (02) - 1.8 quattro 3dr

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

Audi S32024 - 2.0 TFSI Vorsprung S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

Audi S32018 (18) - 2.0 TFSI Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Audi S32022 - 2.0 TFSI Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Audi S32019 (19) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (

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

Audi S32025 (11) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 5 (265 ps

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

Audi S32016 (66) - 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 2dr (Nav)

Audi S32013 - 2.0 TFSI Sportback quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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

Why buy a used Audi S3?

Used Audi S3 snapshot review

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 Drivetrain

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