2023 Audi S3 Review: Worth It Over VW Golf R, BMW M235i and Mercedes- AMG CLA35?

After recently driving the Volkswagen Golf R, it's easy to see a lot of similarities between it and the new 2023 Audi S3, but this entry-level sports luxury sedan has bigger competition in the form of the BMW M235i Gran Coupe xDrive and the Mercedes-AMG CLA35, as well as the inevitable comparisons with the bonkers RS3 super sedan. Let's see how this one stacks up.

2023 Audi S3 stats:
Engine: 2.0L Turbo EA888 -- 306 hp, 295 lb-ft
Transmission: 7-speed S-Tronic DSG, Quattro AWD
0-60 mph: 4.4 seconds
Top Speed: 155 MPH (limited)
MPG: 23 city, 32 freeway, 27 combined
Base MSRP: $46,995
Price as-tested: $56,940
Options:
- Tango Red Metallic paint: $595
- Premium Plus package: $2,800
- Technology package: $2,250
- Black Optic package: $1,950
- Nappa Leather package: $1,250
- S Sport package: $1,100

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