Audi S3 2018 review - here's why it's the ultimate sleeper car

The Audi S3. There aren’t many other cars that can go so fast, so subtly. A 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and four wheel drive means that it’s got epic performance - in any weather - but is it still easy to live with every day? I find out in this performance car review.






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[Andresc]

4.5 to 60mph on that swimming pool! Audis these days are unbeatable.

[peterparker]

"Quicker than Audi claims" even in that shitty weather... Quattro rules!

[TRHamza]

Good to see you reviewing an S3 Mat, facelift barely got any media attention, good competent all rounder 👍🏼 (I may be biased haha)

[typhosboethian]

I love this car's design philosophy. Understated speed and handlingis the best.

[MillerCorner]

A true jack of all trades, the S3 - LURVE its looks, interior, sound, performance, subtlety, even the price is barely more than a Golf R for a classier and (IMO) nicer package 👍 I reckon the S3 is the ULTIMATE daily 👌

[Timmyrythms]

I have owned my facelift S3 saloon for just over a year now and absolutely love it. For the money, it’s a dream.

[jorgeguedes]

Mat, you make cars look more interesting through all your full of fun and sincerity reviews! keep going CARWOW!

[noahhaverkamp]

This is the ultimate representation of usable power. It'll feel fast in every situation and honestly, do you really need 300+ HP? I mean, I was in the 150 HP model of the car and with that brilliant transmission, even that was seriously quick.

[jara]

how Doug would make a review of this car: Here's why the Audi S3 is the ultimate sleeper

[YourTrucking]

This is my dream Audi Sportback! In my opinion this is the most sportiest Audi Sportback they have made so far!

[fokionmoraitiskallidopoulo]

The 0-60 is faster than audi claims in the DRY and this was in the wet 😂😂

[woritsez]

followed one on my bike for a few mins and can confirm they do take off fast and corner very well. yep, they are nice.

[rayyanahmad]

The best car reviewing channel in the world

[inspectorchicken]

I always found the A3/S3's a bit bumpy and understeering. Didn't quite like the way the steering wheel feels. Not much response from there. But they have always been great fun to throw around and I love the interior, esp. the virtual cockpit is a joy to see in action.

[abcdef-tsnx]

am i the only one who likes the sportback a/s/rs 3 over the sedan?

[sharkskingaming]

One of the best hot hatches in my opinion 👍

[Harpreet]

Finally you make a video on it. I was looking for your video before I bought, had it for nearly a year now but still watched it. Need more sound though so looking a the FL RS3 Saloon next. If anyone is wondering, city driving you'll get around 20-25 MPG but on the motorway, I've gotten 43 MPG before. I would have went manual gearbox but I checked the forums before hand and a lot of early clutch replacements put me off it. Manual mode on S-tronic is annoying too with its restrictions.

[ChippyGaming]

I’ve only just passed my test, but I would love an Audi (obviously not this one)

[moderndroneman]

The "s" on the gear stick is on all automatics and the "s" on the wheel is included in the s-line trim as well.

[sisandamrali]

Literally the video that made the decision for me in buying this car. All I wanted to confirm were cool indicators, or else I was going for the Golf