The 2019 Audi S3 (8V generation) is a sporty premium compact available as a Sportback (hatch) and sedan. Here’s what makes it stand out:

🔥 Performance & Engine

• Powerplant: 2.0 L turbocharged TFSI inline‑4

• Output: ~300 hp (310 hp before particulate filter change), ~400 Nm torque

• Transmission: 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic, no manual option in 2019

• Drivetrain: Quattro all-wheel-drive

• 0–100 km/h: ~4.7 s; top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h

🚗 Driving Dynamics & Handling

• Sharp and responsive driving thanks to sport-tuned suspension, precise steering, and quattro traction

• Though it’s agile and quick, some reviewers note it lacks the “character” of more raw hot hatches like the Golf R

• Owner reports: “The S3 is an amazing vehicle as long as you understand what it is and what it isn’t.”

🛋 Interior & Practicality

• Upscale, premium-feel inside: sport seats, high-quality materials, S‑badging

• Cargo capacity: ~340 L for Sportback and ~320 L for sedan—good for daily use, though trunk space isn’t massive

• Rear seats a bit tight for taller adults

⛽ Fuel Economy & Practical Ownership

• Combined range: ~6.4–7.1 L/100 km (WLTP), ~7 L/100 km for Super‑Plus fuel

• Premium fuel recommended

• Ownership notes: generally reliable with “few minor complaints” over time