2018 Audi S3 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.6 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Audi S3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2018 Audi S3 specs
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 10.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.6 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 223 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.80 |
2018 Audi S3: every figure
| Displacement | 2.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,360 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Audi S3
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system (2), power train (2) and air bags (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V198000 | 2021-03-22 | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2018 Audi S3
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2018 Audi S3 for sale by us right now. Here is the 2018 Audi S3 for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
What to check on the S3
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Engine and fuel
Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Combined fuel use is 9.6 L/100 km: about 29 litres for 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $50.40 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The EPA measures its luggage space at 283 litres, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
When the S3 makes sense
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Rent it for a week first
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A test week in the S3 tells you more than any review.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $168 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Choosing the right one
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Talk to a person
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 Audi S3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Audi S3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Audi S3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Audi S3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Audi S3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Audi S3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Audi S3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3360.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.