Auto loans: 2018 Audi S3
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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- 9.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
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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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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.
The 2018 Audi S3 for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2018 Audi S3; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 2018 Audi S3, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
What to check on the S3
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Specs, explained
The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with all-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic. 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.
A combined rating of 9.6 L/100 km works out to about 29 litres per 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $16.80. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the S3
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Room inside
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. EPA lists 283 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent first, buy later: a week with the S3 answers the big questions. Try the S3 on your commute, then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Choosing the right one
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2018 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Ready to ask?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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.
Ask us about the 2018 Audi S3
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.