Audi S3· 2026
★ 8.3
Sports2026Sport SedanLuxuryAWDQuattroPerformanceTorque-Vectoring
Audi S3
8.3/ 10 Expert Score
Starting at$52,000
Fuel TypePetrol
Power328 hp
0–60 mph4.4s
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Full Specifications
| Feature | S3 quattro AWD |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Starting MSRP | $52,000 |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 (EA888 evo4) — 328hp/295 lb-ft |
| Horsepower | 328 hp |
| City MPG | 23 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 31 mpg |
| 0–60 mph | 4.4s |
| Curb Weight | 3,549 lbs |
| Features | |
| Blind Spot Monitor | ✓ |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Surround View Camera | — |
| Parking Sensors | ✓ |
| Heated Steering Wheel | — |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | — |
| Keyless Entry | ✓ |
| Push Button Start | ✓ |
| Remote Start | — |
| Dual-Zone Climate | ✓ |
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ✓ |
| Panoramic Roof | ✓ |
| Fog Lights | — |
| Heated Seats | ✓ |
| Ventilated Seats | — |
| Memory Seats | — |
| Premium Audio | ✓ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ |
| Apple CarPlay | ✓ |
| Android Auto | ✓ |
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Full Specifications
Engine
Engine Type2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 (EA888 evo4) — 328hp/295 lb-ft
Displacement1,984 cc
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Max Power328 hp
Max Torque295 lb-ft
Rev Limit~6,800 rpm
InductionTurbocharged
Transmission
Gearbox7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
DriveAWD
DifferentialQuattro AWD with Rear Torque Splitter (Torque-Vectoring) + Center Limited-Slip Differential
Clutch—
Fuel
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel Economy (City)23 mpg
Fuel Economy (Highway)31 mpg
Fuel Economy (Combined)26 mpg
Fuel Tank14.5 gal
Fuel GradePremium Unleaded Required (91 Octane)
CO₂ Emissions~5.5 tons/yr (EPA annual CO2 estimate)
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Performance Figures
0–60 mph4.4seconds
Top Speed155 mph
Power328hp
Torque295 lb-ft
Weight3549lbs
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Expert Scores
★ 8.3/10Performance8.7
Design8
Technology8.5
Comfort7.8
Value7.3
Engine8.5
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Pros & Cons
What we love
✓For MY2026, Audi consolidated the US S3 to a single, well-equipped trim — effectively the former Premium Plus — folding most upper-trim content (Sonos audio, navigation, wireless charging, blind-spot monitor) into standard equipment
✓Quattro AWD with a rear torque splitter (electronic torque-vectoring) plus a center limited-slip differential, paired with 328hp/295 lb-ft and a 4.4s 0-60 (Audi figure)
✓Standard Sonos 15-speaker, 680W surround sound system and 12.3" Audi virtual cockpit plus digital cluster
✓Former Prestige-tier content — head-up display, adaptive cruise, active lane centering — moved into the optional Driver Assistance Plus package (+$1,500) rather than being offered as a separate trim
Considerations
✕Adaptive cruise control, active lane centering, and head-up display all require the optional Driver Assistance Plus package (+$1,500) — none are standard or trim-selectable
✕Surround-view (360°) camera availability is unclear from published specs — rear camera and park assist are standard, but full 360° coverage may require a package (source flags this as unconfirmed)
✕Memory seats, heated steering wheel, and heated mirrors are not confirmed as available on the 2026 US S3 at all
✕PerfectCars' legacy catalog structure (Premium/Premium Plus/Prestige) no longer matches Audi's actual 2026 lineup — this is now a single-trim model
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2026 Audi S3 — Questions & Answers
The 2026 Audi S3 has a starting price of $52,000 in the USA market. The exact price varies by trim, options and region.