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Audi S3 (8V) facelift

Audi A3 (8V)

Opel Insignia B / Vauxhall Insignia / Buick Regal / Holden Commodore Grand Sport facelift (Z18)

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Variants
Euro6 DCT
Euro6 MT
Euro6d DCT
1.4 TFSI 125hp
1.4 TFSI 125hp S-tronic
1.4 TFSI 140hp
1.4 TFSI 140hp S-tronic
1.4 TFSI 150hp
1.4 TFSI 150hp S-tronic
1.6 TDI 105hp
1.6 TDI 110hp
1.6 TDI 110hp quattro
1.6 TDI 110hp S-tronic
1.6 TDI S-tronic
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI quattro S-tronic
1.8 TFSI S-tronic
2.0 T quattro
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI 150hp
2.0 TDI 150hp quattro
2.0 TDI 150hp S-tronic
2.0 TDI 184hp
2.0 TDI 184hp quattro S-tronic
1.5d 122
1.5d 122 AT
2.0 Turbo 170 AT
2.0 Turbo 200 AT
2.0d 174
2.0d 174 4x4 AT
2.0d 174 AT
GSi 2.0 230 4x4 AT

Reviews

Neofiliac score50%47%36%
Pros
  • One of the last 6-speed manual
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Down to very low 3.5L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good manual transmission
  • Decent pricing
Cons
  • Worse styling than the hatchback
  • 2.0 TFSI got the Euro 6d treatment
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some engines not very reliable
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Poor build quality
  • Bland design

Price

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