Audi S3 8L — RossDrives

Verdict

B

BHP

210 bhp

0–60

6.6 s

Top speed

145 mph

MPG

27 mpg (US)

Used

$3,200-$10,000

Strengths

First S3
Quattro grip
Tunable 1.8T

Weaknesses

3-door only
Cabin shows age
Sludge-build risk

Notable tech

PQ34 platform (Mk4 Golf sibling)
1.8T 5-valve petrol
Quattro Haldex
6MT only
3-door only

Common issues

1.8T sludge
Coil pack failures
Haldex pump filter

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across 8L's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.8T quattro 210

BHP210

Torque270 Nm

0–606.6 s

Top145 mph

MPG (US)27 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox6MT

1.8T quattro 225 (post-2001)

BHP225

Torque280 Nm

0–606.4 s

Top149 mph

MPG (US)27 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox6MT