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Audi S3 8V

Headline trim: 2.0 TFSI quattro Sportback — 296 bhp, 0-62 in 4.8s.

Audi S3 8V press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
296 bhp
0–60
4.8 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
40.0 mpg
Used
£14,000-£26,000

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

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

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2.0 TFSI quattro Saloon
BHP296
Torque380 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG40 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
2.0 TFSI quattro Sportback
BHP296
Torque380 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG40 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
2.0 TFSI quattro Cabriolet
BHP296
Torque380 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG37 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6DCT
2.0 TFSI 310 (post-facelift)
BHP310
Torque400 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG38 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT