Audi S3 vs Audi A3 Sportback Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2023 Audi S3 2.0T quattro Premium AWD
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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2023 Audi S3
2.0T quattro Premium AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$51,476
1 listings nationwide

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2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$26,103
16 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2023 Audi S3
2.0T quattro Premium AWD
No Expert Reviews
2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
Andrew Newton Preview:

People shopping for a 2018 Audi A3 have multiple choices: front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, two-door convertible, and four-door sedan. But what about those looking for a hybrid? Driv...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2023 Audi S3
2.0T quattro Premium AWD
No User Reviews
2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
GuruT5L48 writes:
Power Ranked 2018 Honda Accord worse.
"eeak"
Would Buy Ranked 2018 Honda Accord worse.
"weak"
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Specs

2023 Audi S3
2.0T quattro Premium AWD
2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD
Powertrain 7-Speed Dual Clutch 6-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
23 MPG
81 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
32 MPG
86 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 14.5 gal 10.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Hybrid
Power
306 hp @ 5,400 RPM
204 hp @ 5,000 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1,900 RPM
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Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
10:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
1,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.25 in x 3.65 in
2.93 in x 3.15 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.2 in 41.2 in
Back Legroom 35.2 in 35.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 8.3 cu ft 13.6 cu ft
Maximum Payload 860 lbs 1,080 lbs
Exterior
Length 177.3 in 169.7 in
Width 78.1 in 77.4 in
Height 55.7 in 56.1 in
Wheelbase 103.6 in 103.5 in

Available Options

2023 Audi S3
2.0T quattro Premium AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Ibis White
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • NAVARRA Blue Metallic
  • Python Yellow Metallic
  • Tango Red Metallic
  • Turbo Blue

Option Packages

  • Black Optic Package
  • Carbon Fiber Spoiler
  • Carbon Fiber Spoiler & Mirror Caps W/Side Assist
  • Convenience Package
  • Sport Exhaust Resonator
2018 Audi A3 Sportback
e-tron 1.4T Premium FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • Cosmos Blue Metallic
  • FLORETT Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Ibis White
  • Monsoon Gray Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Nano Gray Metallic
  • Tango Red Metallic

Option Packages

  • Bang & Olufsen Sound System
  • Sport Package

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