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Audi S3 Sportback (8V) facelift

Compact Hatchback

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Product Overview

Audi S3 Sportback (Typ 8V) facelift is a performance version of the A3 compact hatchback in production from 2016 to 2020. It was powered by a turbocharged inline-4 petrol engine that displaced 2.0 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift model, the facelifted S3 Sportback is slightly more imposing. Audi also upgraded the DCT transmission to a 7-speed unit. Unfortunately, with the introduction of Euro 6d emission standard, the manual transmission was dropped halfway in the production cycle, while the DCT model received a power cut (and complexity increase that implies decreased reliability and durability: Thank you bureaucracy!).
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Audi S3 Sportback uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 53%
Pros
  • More imposing styling
  • 7-speed DCT
Cons
  • Only available with a small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Manual dropped
  • Euro 6d nonsense

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Specifications

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