Verdict
A
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Audi S3 8V
Headline trim: 2.0 TFSI quattro Sportback — 296 bhp, 0-62 in 4.8s.
BHP
296 bhp
0–60
4.8 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
33 mpg (US)
Used
$18,000-$33,000
Strengths
- MQB platform
- Saloon, Sportback, Cabriolet
- S-Tronic 6DCT then 7DCT
Weaknesses
- No manual late-life
- Run-flat tyres
- PCV diaphragm failures
Notable tech
- MQB platform (A3 8V sibling)
- EA888 2.0 TFSI 296/310 bhp
- Quattro Haldex
- S-Tronic 6DCT (early) / 7DCT (late) / 6MT
- Saloon, Sportback, Cabriolet
Common issues
- EA888 PCV diaphragm
- S-Tronic 6DCT mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2017
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 8V's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0 TFSI quattro Saloon
BHP296
Torque380 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
2.0 TFSI quattro Sportback
BHP296
Torque380 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
2.0 TFSI quattro Cabriolet
BHP296
Torque380 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6DCT
2.0 TFSI 310 (post-facelift)
BHP310
Torque400 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT