The 2024 Audi S3 is a compact luxury sports sedan priced at $47,000. It comes equipped with a 2.0L I-4 engine and a 7-speed auto-shift manual transmission with overdrive.
This setup delivers 306 horsepower at 5,450 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm.
Overview:
- Available in two body styles: Sedan and Sportback
- Single powertrain option (rumored): Upgraded 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine potentially pushing past 310 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque
- 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters (expected)
- quattro all-wheel drive for optimal grip and handling
- Enhanced sport suspension for a dynamic and confident ride
Expected Key Specs:
- Horsepower: Potentially exceeding 310 hp (increase over 2023 model)
- Torque: Potentially exceeding 310 lb-ft (increase over 2023 model)
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph likely to improve over the 2023 model's 4.5 seconds (Sedan) and 4.7 seconds (Sportback)
- Top speed: Expected to remain electronically limited at 155 mph
- Fuel economy: Slight improvements over the 2023 model's 24 mpg city/33 mpg highway/28 mpg combined are possible
Price: Official pricing for the 2024 Audi S3 is yet to be announced, but a slight increase over the 2023 model's starting price of around $45,000 for the Sedan and $46,300 for the Sportback is expected.
Similar Models:
- BMW M240i: Offers comparable performance and luxury, but with a less spacious interior.
- Mercedes-AMG A 35: More powerful and luxurious than the S3 (in its current form), but also more expensive.
- Volkswagen Golf R: Similar performance at a lower price point, but with less luxurious interior.