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Audi S3 0-60 times


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2022 Audi S3 0-60 times, all trims

Trim0-60 times, 1/4 mile
2.0T Premium 4dr All-Wheel Drive quattro Sedan
306 Hp, 295 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3538 Weight, 23 City / 32 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel, 7-spd auto-shift man transmission 		6.2 sec, 14.7 @ 0

2019 Audi S3 0-60 times, all trims

Trim0-60 times, 1/4 mile
2.0T Premium Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan
288 Hp, 280 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3494 Weight, 22 City / 29 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 7-spd auto-shift man transmission 		4.7 sec, 13.4 @ 0

Car And Driver Results

2018 Audi S3 0-60 times, all trims

Trim0-60 times, 1/4 mile
2.0T Premium Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan
292 Hp, 280 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3462 Weight, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd auto-shift man transmission 		4.4 sec, 13 @ 105

2017 Audi S3 0-60 times, all trims

Trim0-60 times, 1/4 mile
2.0T Premium Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan
292 Hp, 280 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3462 Weight, 21 City / 28 Hwy mpg, 4-wheel disc, all-wheel drive, 6-spd auto-shift man transmission 		4.4 sec, 13 @ 105

Car And Driver Results

Zero to 60 mph 4.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph 12.0 sec
Zero to 130 mph 23.1 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph 5.8 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph 3.0 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph 3.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile 13.3 sec @ 104 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph 153 ft
Source: С&D

2016 Audi S3 0-60 times, all trims

Trim0-60 times, 1/4 mile
2.0T Premium Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan
292 Hp, 280 Lb-Ft., intercooled turbo, 3450 Weight, 4-wheel disc, quattro all wheel, 6-spd auto-shift man transmission 		4.4 sec, 12.9 @ 105


Audi S3 0-60 mph acceleration across years

Year of a Model0-60 times, Quarter mile
2022 6.2 sec, 14.7 @ 0 mph
2019 4.7 sec, 13.4 @ 0 mph
2018 4.4 sec, 13 @ 105 mph
2017 4.4 sec, 13 @ 105 mph
2016 4.4 sec, 12.9 @ 105 mph
2015 4.4 sec, 13 @ 105 mph

Audi S3 competitors' 0-60 mph acceleration

Cars with the same 0-60 time

Car0-60 times, quarter mile
2022 Audi Q4 e-tron 6.2 sec, 0 @ 0
2022 BMW X2 6.2 sec, 0 @ 0
2022 Genesis G70 6.2 sec, 0 @ 0
2022 Honda Passport 6.2 sec, 14.7 @ 0
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe 6.2 sec, 14.6 @ 0
2022 RAM 2500 6.2 sec, 0 @ 0

The Audi S3 is the better-performing version of the Audi A3 sedan. It slides below the four-door S7 fastback, S4, and S6 sedans.


Audi built is to specifically rival the BMW M2 and the Mercedes-AMG CLA45. However, it barely matches to the power that emanates from the two. It features a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 292 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. This enables it to jump from 0 to 60mph in 4.7 seconds. Its 6-speed dual-clutch is quite responsive and operates aggressively through the standard steering wheel shift paddles. The manual transmission is available in Europe, but not in the U.S.A.


Like the Golf R, the S3 runs on all-wheel-drive. The S3 is fortunate enough to benefit from its automaker’s brand cachet, interior technology and top-notch handling. The magnetic-fluid filled shocks enhance the handling. This improves the quality of an already agile and compact vehicle.


The latest S3 has a few trim changes in its cabin. The MMI infotainment system comes with an updated menu that is conveyed on a 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit instrument display. Putting the S3 higher than its VW counterpart is the notable minimalist design which hosts a configurable readout that avails tons of information to the driver. The VW does, however, offer more space at the back and trunk. The cargo area is more than double that of the S3. Also, despite the S3’s seats being lower, taller drivers brush with the headliner, something that doesn’t happen in the Golf.


The 2018 model comes with equipment changes. These include heated front seats and a pair of standard USB ports. The S Spot package adds Audi’s magnetic ride dampers combined with red brake callipers. 


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