Audi S3 Sportback (8Y) Hatchback (2020)
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Audi S3 Sportback (Typ 8Y) is a compact hatchback in production from 2020. It is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine that drives all four wheels via a 7-speed DCT.
As usual, the "Audi S" model is just a slightly more powerful variant of the base Mk4 A3 Sportback. As the entire lineup suffers from downsizing, this is the last 2.0L I4 petrol available.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Audi S3 Sportback MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 44% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Decent performance
- Decent styling (except for the front-end)
Cons
- Only available with a small engine
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
What external reviewers found***
External score 81% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent infotainment
- Impressive handling
- Impressive mid-range performance
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of grip
- Lack of dynamic character
- Not the most practical
- Mushy steering
- Quattro system isn’t quite as sporty as rivals
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
325 L / 11.5 cu-ft ~ 1145 L / 40.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
520 kg / 1146 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/40 R 18 92 Y XL
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door Hatchback
Dimensions
Size | Height
1438 mm / 56.6 in
Size | Length
4351 mm / 171.3 in
Size | Width
1816 mm / 71.5 in | 1984 mm / 78.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1545.0 mm / 60.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1519.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight
1500.0 kg / 3306.9 lbs
Wheel Size
8.0 J x 18
Wheelbase
2630 mm / 103.5 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.6 sec
CO2 Emission
169 ~ 170 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
EURO 6
Engine
DNF
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
310.0 hp / 231.2 kW @ 5450-6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
156.2 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 2000-5450 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic
Production
Availability
2020
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 78%Quattro system has been very lightly revised and those adaptive dampers are now based around a more traditional hydraulic set-up rather than the Magnetic Ride system that was employed by the last S3. This, Audi says, makes for handling that is “even more sporty and nimble” Excellent. It all seems to work rather nicely, too, because the S3 remains a car that’s incredibly easy to drive incredibly quickly.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful engine
- Impressive mid-range performance
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Quattro system isn’t quite as sporty as rivals
- Lack of dynamic character
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 79%S3 can take pretty much everything you can throw at it, even if it is compromised in a few areas. It carried our luggage for a week, it’s efficient, it boasts some excellent big-car tech and infotainment. It felt reassuringly solid when storms rolled in off the Atlantic. Yes, it could do with a little more personality, but I’d go so far as to say it can be fun.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Excellent infotainment
Cons
- Mushy steering
- Not the most practical
carmagazine[3]
Reviewer score 87%2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo makes 306bhp and 295lb ft, sprinting to 62mph in 4.8 seconds and onto 155mph. New tech includes a Haldex 6 multi-plate clutch slung under the boot floor. For the first time, the S3’s quattro system can now be entirely rear-wheel drive in extremis.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful turbocharged engine
- Impressive handling
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of grip
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References
- ^ Audi S3 Sportback 2020 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/s3-2013-2016/first-drives/audi-s3-sportback-2020-review. 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- ^ Audi S3 Sportback: long-term test review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/s3/355836/audi-s3-sportback-long-term-test-review. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- ^ Audi S3 Sportback (2021) review: the tactical warhead. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/audi/s3-sportback/. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
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