There is no denying the S3 is a very quick car, whether you opt for the manual or the S-Tronic twin clutch gearbox. The latter is slightly more impressive - as we have come to expect from Audi.

Interior and techThe S3 ... regular A3 saloon. That might be a disappointment for some, though the A3’s interior is hardly a bad starting point for a sportier variation – the Audi TT-styled ...

The S3 is one of the sharpest and most entertaining hot hatches you can buy but it's also a pricey option You wouldn’t quite call the Audi S3 an ... seats in both the Saloon and Sportback ...

The S3 is one of the sharpest and most entertaining hot hatches you can buy but it's also a pricey option You wouldn’t quite call the Audi S3 an ... seats in both the Saloon and Sportback ...

You'll receive a response shortly. The verdict: Though it’s more expensive than ever, the updated and feature-rich 2025 Audi A3 and S3 make a fab case for the primo, pint-size sports sedan.

Front-wheel drive and a seven-speed automatic transmission are standard, with all-wheel drive optional (it’s standard on the zestier 306-hp S3 version). If you want even more thrills from Audi ...