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1. The Audi S3
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2. The Audi A3 and A3 Sportback models are
among the very best family hatchbacks on the
market so it makes sense that a performance
variant is available in the form of the S3 -
offered as both a three-door and a five-door
Sportback, and it’s as refined and well put
together as the A3 models.
It doesn't look like high-performance hot hatch
at a glance however. The only real giveaway is
the quad rear exhausts, as even the red 'S'
badging is available on lesser S Line.

3. The big difference, of
course, is in the
performance the S3
delivers. Power comes
from a 2.0-litre TFSI petrol
engine (familiar from the
likes of the latest
Volkswagen Golf GTI) but
with power cranked up to
300PS and torque to
380Nm across a broad rev
range 1800-5000rpm. The
result is excellent
performance of 0-100 kmh
taking 4.8 seconds with
the S Tronic gearbox
specified.

4. It takes a little bit
longer to get to 100
kmh with the
standard manual
gearbox – 5.2
seconds – but all
models, whether
three-door or five-door,
manual or
automatic, are
limited to a 250 kmh
speed. Despite
impressive
performance the fuel
economy is good – S
Tronic models
manage 5.75 kms/100
on the combined
cycle

5. As with all performance Audi models the S3 features quattro all-wheel
drive and it works to maintain traction and keep the car
planted and stable on twisting roads, whether at high speeds or
when accelerating out of slower turns or roundabouts. It offers
enjoyable performance and handling but it feels safe and
controllable, which is a great blend for a family-sized hot hatchback.

6. It’s a little firmer
than the A3 but
that’s an expected
compromise when
buying a
performance car
and it’s not at all
uncomfortable. It’s
as practical as the
A3 on which it is
based, and so
offers a useable
everyday package
that’s easy to
drive on the
motorway and
around town but
that’s enjoyable
when you get to
your favourite
road.