2016 Audi S3 Sedan

2016 S3

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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$42,500 MSRP From
26 mpg AVG, Comb.
4.7 sec. 0-60 MPH
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Audi S3 is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are two trim-lines to choose from, both with the same 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo engine that produces 292 horsepower, which is enough for the 3,450 lbs. sedan to reach 60 mph from zero in just 4.7 seconds. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $2,700, which over the course of five years will cost you $3,000 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: 77.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors: 70.0 in
Length: 175.9 in
Height: 54.8 in
Wheelbase: 103.6 in

2016 S3 has a relatively short wheelbase ( 103.6 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3450 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.2 inHip Room: -Head Room: 36.5 inShoulder Room: 54.8 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.1 inHip Room: -Head Room: 36.1 inShoulder Room: 53.0 in

Trunk Volume

10.0 ft³

2016 S3 seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, S3 falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 10.0 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 S3 2.0T Premium Plus quattro	2016 S3 2.0T Prestige quattro
Starging MSRP	$42,500	$48,650
Engine	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	292 hp	292 hp
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
0-60 mph	4.7 sec	4.7 sec
City	23 MPG	23 MPG
Highway	31 MPG	31 MPG
Combined	26 MPG	26 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,700	$2,700

2016 S3 Sedan comes in two trim levels, with an average price that is $2,528 more compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, S3

Safety

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 11
Recalls: 3

2016 S3 Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed eleven complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Audi, which by itself is a relatively low number.