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2027 Audi S3
A reworked dashboard upgrades the 2027 Audi S3's interior with a pair of digital displays behind a single pane of glass, a 12.8-inch touchscreen and an 11.9-inch gauge display, plus adaptive cruise control that can use vehicle-to-vehicle communication. MSRP is $53,895 for the 328-hp all-wheel-drive sedan, and the RS3 offers a 394-hp five-cylinder.
Configurations1
Model/option labels1
Combined efficiency26 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers5
What changed for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a reworked dashboard upgrades the S3's interior for 2027 and now features a pair of digital displays behind a single pane of glass: a 12.8-inch touchscreen for infotainment and an 11.9-inch digital gauge display, with the adaptive cruise control system also gaining new vehicle-to-vehicle communication to set following distance and speed.
Pricing for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists 2027 Audi S3 MSRP at $53,895 for the 328-hp turbocharged four-cylinder with standard all-wheel drive.
How it compares to its closest rivals
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) lists the S3's sporty small-sedan rivals as the BMW M235 Gran Coupe, Acura Integra Type S, and Subaru WRX.
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says if the S3 piques your need for speed but you desire a bigger kick in the pants, Audi's own RS3 and its belligerent 394-hp five-cylinder turbo are waiting for you.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 Audi S3?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a reworked dashboard with a new dual-screen instrument panel and vehicle-to-vehicle-enabled adaptive cruise control.
How much does the 2027 Audi S3 cost?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $53,895.
Complete certification table
1 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50718S3 | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
7 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2027 Audi S3 versus the 2026 Audi S3?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2027 Audi S3 carries the 2026 Audi S3's figures forward: 1 certification record labelled S3, 2L 4-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive on premium, rated 26 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $3,050.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02Which current models share the 2027 Audi S3's EPA class?
Comparison
Class peers of the 2027 Audi S3 in the current EPA data include 2027 Audi A3, 2027 Audi RS 3, 2026 Bentley Continental, 2027 BMW 2 Series, 2027 BMW 4 Series, 2026 BMW 8 Series, and 14 more.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q03How much horsepower and torque does the 2027 Audi S3 make?
Specifications
Motowheeler lists the 2027 Audi S3 at 328 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
Source: Motowheeler model-year specification page
Q04What is the MSRP of the 2027 Audi S3?
Specifications
MotorTrend lists the 2027 Audi S3 at an MSRP of $53,395.
Source: MotorTrend model-year specification page
Q05How quickly does the 2027 Audi S3 accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Specifications
The most recent instrumented 0 to 60 mph tests of this model that 0-60Specs.com lists are of earlier model years than the 2027 Audi S3: 4.2 seconds for the 2025 Audi S3 Prestige Sedan (Car and Driver) and 4.4 seconds for the 2025 Audi S3 Prestige Sedan (S Sport) (Motor Trend).
Source: 0-60Specs.com model-year specification page
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Current federal safety records for 2027 Audi S3.
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