Hybrid and petrol · 2000–2027
Audi S3
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Audi S3. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 8.4 L/100km, about $2,717 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 8.4 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,717
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 655 km
- 55 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a S3 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $24.70 per 100 km | $2,717 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $20.28 per 100 km | $2,251 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £23.58 per 100 miles | £1,650 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.55 per 100 miles | $2,099 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
8Y, 2021–2027
Specs for the 2022 Audi S3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic, UK specification (310 PS); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 8Y
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,351 mm
- Width
- 1,816 mm
- Height
- 1,438 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,630 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.1 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,500 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 2,020 kg
- Boot
- 325 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,145 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 228 kW
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.8 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.1 L/100km
- CO₂
- 183 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Ownership
- Tyres
- 225/40 R18
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- No
8V, 2013–2020
Specs for the 2.0 TFSI quattro Sportback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- 8V
- Built
- 2013-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,465 mm
- Width
- 1,796 mm
- Height
- 1,392 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,631 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,488 kg
- Boot
- 391 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 228 kW
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.8 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 159 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 54 L
- Minimum petrol
- 98 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
- Airbags
- 7
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.2 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
Audi S3 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Audi S3?
The 2026 Audi S3 uses 8.4 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Audi S3 cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,717 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Audi S3 go on a full tank?
About 655 km from its 55 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Audi S3's boot?
325 L, for the 2022 Audi S3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic, UK specification (310 PS).
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