Audi pretty much invented the premium hot hatch with the first-generation Audi S3 back in 1999, effectively dropping in the running gear and engine from the Audi TT sports car into the A3.

Showing the 2024 Audi S3 Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro $1,600 Starting MSRP $1,600 Starting MSRP $1,700 Starting MSRP $1,700 Starting MSRP Wondering which trim is right for you?

It always felt strange that the Volkswagen Golf R had more power than the fancier (and slightly pricier) Audi S3 ... and ...

Front-wheel drive and a seven-speed automatic transmission are standard, with all-wheel drive optional (it’s standard on the zestier 306-hp S3 version). If you want even more thrills from Audi ...