2018 Audi S3 Trims Comparison
2018 S3 trim level differences
The 2018 Audi S3 is offered in two trim levels: Premium Plus and Prestige. They are pretty similarly equipped, but the Prestige offers more standard technology features. All S3s have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 292 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. That power is put to the ground through a six-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
Which 2018 S3 trim does Edmunds recommend?
There's not much of a difference between the S3's two available trim levels. You could go with the Premium Plus trim level, but if you want the Technology package to get the useful Virtual Cockpit digital gauge cluster and premium audio system, you might as well just step up to the Prestige in our opinion. You get Technology package as standard as well as a few things you can't get on the Premium Plus, such as adaptive cruise control and a HomeLink garage door opener. Either way, get the S Sport package for its adaptive suspension dampers, which expand the S3's comfort and performance handling capabilities.
Compare 2018 S3 trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Des Moines, IA
Vehicle | S3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro | S3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi | S3 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi | S3 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro |
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Vehicle | 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM See all S3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi for sale | 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM See all S3 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi for sale | ||
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | optional | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Upholstery | leather | leather | leather | leather |
Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
Engine power | 292 hp @ 5,400 rpm | 292 hp @ 5,400 rpm | 292 hp @ 5,400 rpm | 292 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
Engine torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm |
Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Tire size | 225/40R18 | 225/40R18 | 225/40R18 | 225/40R18 |
Wheel size | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 22 / 28 / 25 MPG | 22 / 28 / 25 MPG | 22 / 28 / 25 MPG | 22 / 28 / 25 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 319 / 406 miles | 319 / 406 miles | 319 / 406 miles | 319 / 406 miles |
Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 36.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,461 lb. | 3,461 lb. | 3,461 lb. | 3,461 lb. |
Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width with Mirrors | 77.2 in. | 77.2 in. | 77.2 in. | 77.2 in. |
Overall Width without Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
Height | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. |
Length | 175.8 in. | 175.8 in. | 175.8 in. | 175.8 in. |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in. | 103.6 in. | 103.6 in. | 103.6 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 10.0 cu. ft. | 10.0 cu. ft. | 10.0 cu. ft. | 10.0 cu. ft. |
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - |
Front Head Room | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. |
Front Leg Room | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. | 54.8 in. |
Rear Head Room | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. | 36.1 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. | 35.1 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather Magma Red w/Anthracite Stitching, leather Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching Fine Nappa, premium leather Black w/Rock Gray Stitching Fine Nappa, premium leather | Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather Magma Red w/Anthracite Stitching, leather Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching Fine Nappa, premium leather Black w/Rock Gray Stitching Fine Nappa, premium leather | Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather Magma Red w/Anthracite Stitching, leather Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching Fine Nappa, premium leather Black w/Rock Gray Stitching Fine Nappa, premium leather | Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather Magma Red w/Anthracite Stitching, leather Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching Fine Nappa, premium leather Black w/Rock Gray Stitching Fine Nappa, premium leather |
Exterior | Vegas Yellow Navarra Blue Metallic Ara Blue Crystal Effect Florett Silver Metallic Brilliant Black Daytona Gray Pearl Effect Glacier White Metallic Nano Gray Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Tango Red Metallic | Vegas Yellow Navarra Blue Metallic Ara Blue Crystal Effect Florett Silver Metallic Brilliant Black Daytona Gray Pearl Effect Glacier White Metallic Nano Gray Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Tango Red Metallic | Vegas Yellow Navarra Blue Metallic Ara Blue Crystal Effect Florett Silver Metallic Brilliant Black Daytona Gray Pearl Effect Glacier White Metallic Nano Gray Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Tango Red Metallic | Vegas Yellow Navarra Blue Metallic Ara Blue Crystal Effect Florett Silver Metallic Brilliant Black Daytona Gray Pearl Effect Glacier White Metallic Nano Gray Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Tango Red Metallic |