2015 Audi S3 Premium Plus
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- Photo: 2019 Audi S3 Technik in Black, Front Right, 04-03-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Audi S3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Audi S3 8V Sedan IMG 6104 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Audi S3 (8V MY17) quattro sedan (2018-10-01) 01 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Audi S3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 Audi S3 Premium Plus is a 292-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed s tronic dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $41,100 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 292 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque at 1900-5300 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The S3 measures 175.9 inches long on a 103.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,450 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $41,100 ($56,361 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $41,995 ($57,588 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Inline-4 TFSI |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 292 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1900-5300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Inline four-cylinder turbo direct injection, four valve per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Turbocharged/FSI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (quattro) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.923 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.833 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.308 |
| 4th Gear | 0.969 |
| 5th Gear | 1.037 |
| 6th Gear | 0.812 |
| Reverse | 3.263 |
| Final Drive | 4.769 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | S Sport suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link rear suspension w/ separate springs/shocks |
| Turning Diameter | 36.1 ft |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.9 in |
| Width | 77.2 in |
| Height | 54.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in |
| Front Track | 61.1 in |
| Rear Track | 60.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.9 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi S3. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 22, 2021 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
NHTSA campaign 21V198000
Jun 19, 2019 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
NHTSA campaign 19V474000
53 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Audi S3
Owner Complaints
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Audi S3 (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 29 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 AUDI S3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.