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.

240 Used Audi S3 cars for sale

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

Low Mileage

£7,495

2L
98.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Swans Motor Group LTD

01603516692 *

4.6/5 Stars

Audi S32024 (59)

Low Mileage

£8,495

Finance available £167 pm

2L
70.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Not Supplied

Park Road Motors (yorkshire) Ltd

01924663710 *

Audi S32002 (52) - 1.8T 300BHP Quattro Factory Stage 3 MTM Conversion Red Movit MK1 8L 3-Door

Reduced

£7,999

1.8L
215.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Circuit Automotive Ltd

01252415056 *

0/5 Stars

Audi S32010 (60) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback S Tronic quattro 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,989

2L
102.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorhub

01535281058 *

Audi S32022 - S3 TFSI Quattro 4dr S Tronic [Comfort+Sound]

Low Mileage

£30,219

2L
16.6K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Saloon

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.2/5 Stars

Audi S32018 (18) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310

Low Mileage

£23,995

Finance available £472 pm

2L
33.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Evolve Motor Company

01633741704 *

4.6/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£30,150

2L
13.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Saxton 4x4

01245202306 *

4.4/5 Stars

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

£46,865

17.0
Miles
Not Supplied
Automatic
Hatchback

Crewe Audi

01270441079 *

4.9/5 Stars

Audi S32016 (16) - 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet 2dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (Nav) (300 ps)

Low Mileage

£14,480

Finance available £301 pm

2L
55.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Convertible

Premier Cars

01708932385 *

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

£27,495

2L
36.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Norman Motors Poole

01202076853 *

4.9/5 Stars

Audi S3(63) - S3 TFSI QUATTRO 5DR S TRONIC + SUPER-SPORT SEATS + FREE DELIVERY

£15,995

2L
75.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

DMC

01412601329 *

0/5 Stars

Audi S32017 (67) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

Low Mileage

£19,750

Finance available £385 pm

2L
61.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

TMC Motors

01252960115 *

0/5 Stars

Audi S32024 (60) - 2.0T QUATTRO MAG RIDE - ONLY 54000 MILES

Low Mileage

£10,999

Finance available £223 pm

2L
54.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Parc Lane Cars Ltd

01913232948 *

Audi S32024 - Black Edition TFSI 333 PS S tronic Automatic 4-Door

Reduced

£39,250

2L
11.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Cardiff Audi

02922679534 *

4.7/5 Stars

Audi S32016 - SPORTBACK QUATTRO 5-Door

Low Mileage

£20,995

Finance available £411 pm

2L
50.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Williams Automotive Ltd

01235636668 *

Audi S32023 (73) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310

Low Mileage

£35,995

Finance available £719 pm

2L
13.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Saloon

Evolve Motor Company

01633741704 *

4.6/5 Stars

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

£46,865

17.0
Miles
Not Supplied
Automatic
Hatchback

Crewe Audi

01270441079 *

4.9/5 Stars

Audi S32000 (X) - Quattro 3dr

Low Mileage

£1,995

1.8L
156.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

MHH Car Sales

01223608733 *

Audi S32025 (25) - 2.0 TFSI Vorsprung Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (333

Low Mileage

£51,990

2L
2.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Audi Five Oaks

01403331227 *

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

Low Mileage

£17,999

Finance available £349 pm

2L
62.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

MH Prestige Limited

01274087579 *

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?

240 Used Audi S3 cars for sale

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

Audi S32024 (59)

Audi S32002 (52) - 1.8T 300BHP Quattro Factory Stage 3 MTM Conversion Red Movit MK1 8L 3-Door

Audi S32010 (60) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Sportback S Tronic quattro 5dr

Audi S32022 - S3 TFSI Quattro 4dr S Tronic [Comfort+Sound]

Audi S32018 (18) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310

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

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

Audi S32016 (16) - 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet 2dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (Nav) (300 ps)

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

Audi S3(63) - S3 TFSI QUATTRO 5DR S TRONIC + SUPER-SPORT SEATS + FREE DELIVERY

Audi S32017 (67) - 2.0 TFSI S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

Audi S32024 (60) - 2.0T QUATTRO ** MAG RIDE - ONLY 54000 MILES **

Audi S32024 - Black Edition TFSI 333 PS S tronic Automatic 4-Door

Audi S32016 - SPORTBACK QUATTRO 5-Door

Audi S32023 (73) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Saloon 4dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (310

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

Audi S32000 (X) - Quattro 3dr

Audi S32025 (25) - 2.0 TFSI Vorsprung Sportback 5dr Petrol S Tronic quattro Euro 6 (s/s) (333

Audi S32017 (67) - 2.0 TFSI Black Edition 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

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

Audi S32024 (60) - 2.0T QUATTRO MAG RIDE - ONLY 54000 MILES