Audi S3 Sedan performance summary
The 2026 Audi S3 Sedan makes 306 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 4.8s, about 4.5s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 12.77s.
On Carspeed's data it is brisk — quicker off the line than 75% of the cars in our database, with more power than 57% of them and a higher top speed than 68%. That works out to roughly 170 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Audi S3 Sedan ranks against 1,484 cars
Audi S3 Sedan vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi S3 Sedan | 306 | 4.8s | 250 km/h | 12.77s |
| BMW M135I Xdrive | 302 | 4.8s | 250 km/h | 12.77s |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 | 302 | 4.8s | 250 km/h | 12.77s |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 | 306 | 4.7s | 250 km/h | 12.67s |
| Audi SQ3 | 296 | 4.9s | 250 km/h | 12.87s |
| Infiniti Q60* | 300 | 5.0s | 250 km/h | 12.98s |
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Audi S3 Sedan FAQ
What is the Audi S3 Sedan 0-60 mph time?
The Audi S3 Sedan does 0-60 mph in about 4.5s, based on its 4.8s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Audi S3 Sedan?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Audi S3 Sedan have?
The Audi S3 Sedan is listed at 306 hp with 400 Nm of torque.
What is the Audi S3 Sedan quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Audi S3 Sedan quarter-mile at 12.77s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Audi S3 Sedan?
Similar performance rivals include BMW M135I Xdrive, Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35, Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35.