Audi S3

The 2026 S3 in brief

The 2026 Audi S3 is a subcompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 177 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,483 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway), 8% better than the 2026 subcompact car average of 24 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Audi S3 has 12 model years in our data, from 2015 to 2027.

Its most efficient year was 2022 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 24 to 27 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the air bags (48), electrical system (11), power train (10).

Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2022 is the year to avoid.

2022 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 12 campaigns and 88 owner complaints.

How the 2015 S3 compares

The 2015 Audi S3 is a subcompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 176 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,450 lb.

About the Audi S3

The Audi S3 is a performance version of the Audi A3 small family car, produced by German automaker Audi since 1999. S3 variants of have been produced from the first generation through the fourth generation of Audi A3.

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