Audi S3
The reasonable RS3, except it isn't.
19 reviewers · 31 videos · 1 press article
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and daily drivability, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 19 reviewers
"The handling dynamics of this car have also been improved thanks to that rear torque splitter. The ride quality is also nice."
Redline Reviews · ▶ 46:54"this just under steers"
Throttle House · ▶ 5:33"I am really impressed with this car. I think the powertrain is like tremendously punchy and potent and exciting to like get going."
Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:27"It doesn't have the personality so therefore this car is great for commuting and great for high-speed road trips."
EverydayDriver · ▶ 30:52"It's cheaper than its rivals, more powerful, quicker. It all is pretty appealing."
Doug DeMuro · ▶ 3:58"this is well into the 50,000 Canadian"
Throttle House · ▶ 5:00Performance
4.0/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“0 to 60 in 4.16 seconds there. So, that's a 22 second improvement... That again all day long you can do sub 4 and 1/2 second 0 to 60s in this vehicle.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 33:34“The old S3 had 306 horsepower. The new one moves up to 328 horsepower. So just shy of 330 horses in a car this size. It's a pretty impressive figure.”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 2:47“The 306 horsepower engine is a beast for what it is for a factory four-cylinder turbo it is a force to be reckoned with.”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 4:56Handling
4.5/519 of 19 reviewerssplit“The handling dynamics of this car have also been improved thanks to that rear torque splitter. The ride quality is also nice.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 46:54“you can definitely feel that rear end coming around this is the mode that you want to be in it is a hoot”
positive · TFLnow · ▶ 7:17“The result is that this car should under steer less and feel a lot more playful and eager around corners.”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 1:48Fun to drive
4.0/519 of 19 reviewerssplit“I am really impressed with this car. I think the powertrain is like tremendously punchy and potent and exciting to like get going.”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:27“definitely a fun fun car to drive.”
positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 14:54“From a smile factor, this has easily beat my expectations.”
positive · Realistick · ▶ 7:45Daily drivability
4.5/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“So, this is going to be your better daily driver around town car. you know, it's just going to do that aspect better given it's a more conservative car.”
positive · Bros FOURR Speed · ▶ 20:34“in Comfort mode it was soft enough and then here we're in Dynamic but it's not super hard”
positive · TheSmokingTire · ▶ 6:07“I have gotten 475 miles out of one tank... that's pretty rare and I still have 80 to go.”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 10:42Value
4.0/519 of 19 reviewerssplit“It's cheaper than its rivals, more powerful, quicker. It all is pretty appealing.”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 3:58“I don't see why you wouldn't pick this over a Golf R. I would. Every day of the week, I'm picking this over a Golf R.”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 31:54“The S3 is outshined by quicker cars for less money, but behind the wheel, the experience makes the $55k price feel justified.”
mixed · Realistick · ▶ 0:00
