Audi S3 8V
The reasonable RS3, except it isn't.
42 reviewers · 71 videos · 12 hours watched · 1 press article
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and daily drivability, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 42 reviewers
"the chassis is very predictable"
TheSmokingTire · ▶ 7:17"We feel a little detached, even very strongly detached, especially because of this steering which is completely numb."
Auto Trends · ▶ 10:50"it's a car that kind of hits above its price point where even if you're driving a Lamborghini you hop into this and you can have a blast"
Bros FOURR Speed · ▶ 7:52"An automatic all-wheel drive four-cylinder Audi from the mid2010s is about the dullest hot hatchback driving experience I can possibly imagine."
KiwiCarLife · ▶ 12:13"this car represents excellent value for money"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 12:15"if you're looking for performance and value matters there are better options"
AutoGuide.com · ▶ 5:54Performance
4.5/542 of 42 reviewersstrong consensus“despite weighing nearly 3500 lb the S3 can hit 60 M an hour in just 4.7 seconds and that is a damn impressive number”
positive · AutoGuide.com · ▶ 1:59“it's like a rocket ship and you can just launch it over and over again”
positive · carwow · ▶ 4:00“oh man this thing is still so fast oh my goodness I kind of underestimated it a bit wow that pull was actually quite strong”
positive · EMBA KUB MOTORING · ▶ 16:48Handling
4.0/541 of 42 reviewerssplit“the chassis is very predictable”
positive · TheSmokingTire · ▶ 7:17“Dynamically, these cars feel very front heavy, frontwheel drive as well. You can feel the weight on the front end as you try to change directions.”
mixed · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 5:14“this has a heavier steering feel which I prefer and possibly a little bit more feel through the corners”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 7:43Fun to drive
4.0/542 of 42 reviewerssplit“An automatic all-wheel drive four-cylinder Audi from the mid2010s is about the dullest hot hatchback driving experience I can possibly imagine.”
critical · KiwiCarLife · ▶ 12:13“it's a car that kind of hits above its price point where even if you're driving a Lamborghini you hop into this and you can have a blast”
positive · Bros FOURR Speed · ▶ 7:52“the 2015 Audi S3 is lots of fun it's surprisingly comfortable and pretty luxurious”
positive · AutoGuide.com · ▶ 5:01Daily drivability
4.5/542 of 42 reviewersstrong consensus“the nicer interior of this Audi, the fact you somehow seem a bit more cocooned in it, just feels like a more expensive car”
positive · carwow · ▶ 6:24“I won't even bother talking about ride Comfort because it's just exceptional it's really good the dampening is marvelous it soaks up pretty much every bump”
positive · EMBA KUB MOTORING · ▶ 18:12“it is unbelievably comfortable. You can tell it's like a sporty ride... but it's still just supple enough where on the open road... it still soaks them up nicely.”
positive · KiwiCarLife · ▶ 6:52Value
4.0/541 of 42 reviewerssplit“this car represents excellent value for money”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 12:15“I feel like these offer so much value for money especially when you compare uh you compare them to the newer one”
positive · EMBA KUB MOTORING · ▶ 18:40“This is a lot of car for sub 30 grand.”
positive · Ross Reviews · ▶ 8:46
