2016 Audi S3 Premium Plus
The 2016 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 $42,500 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 |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $42,500 ($57,552 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $43,425 ($58,805 *) |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars