Car financing: 2016 Audi S3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. 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.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2016 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.
2016 Audi S3 specs
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 10.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 211 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.75 |
2016 Audi S3: every figure
| Displacement | 2.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 |
| 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$3,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,150 |
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 2016 Audi S3
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (11), seats (4) and unknown or other (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V543000 | 2022-07-27 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. |
| 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. |
| 19V474000 | 2019-06-19 | air bags:sensor:occupant classification | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2016 Audi S3?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2016 Audi S3; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page sets out the 2016 Audi S3 for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the S3
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, seats and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Engine and fuel
The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, paired with a 6-speed automatic, drives it. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
At 9.0 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 27 litres of fuel. In money, 1,000 km costs about $157.50 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,150 a year for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the S3
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 283 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A good match for
Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
A week with the S3 answers more than any brochure. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the S3 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.75 in fuel.
Choosing the right one
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Your move
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2016 Audi S3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2016 Audi S3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Audi S3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Audi S3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Audi S3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 Audi S3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3150.00.
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.