2015 Audi S3 vs. 2016 Audi S3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Audi S3 and 2016 Audi S3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Audi S3 and the 2016 Audi S3.
When comparing the 2015 Audi S3's and the 2016 Audi S3's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Audi S3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Audi S3 and 2016 Audi S3 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Audi S3's and the 2016 Audi S3's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Audi S3 is a better car than the 2016 Audi S3.
Pricing: A used 2015 Audi S3 ranges from $11,995 to $24,991 while a used 2016 Audi S3 is priced between $16,271 to $27,912.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Audi S3 and the 2016 Audi S3 both lose 42.8 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi S3 is 8.1 out of 10. Audi S3 is ranked 10 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi S3 is 6.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Audi S3 and the 2016 Audi S3 makes 292 horsepower. Both the S3 and the S3 are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Audi S3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$35,650
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$31,500 - $41,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$36,513
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$32,050 - $42,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,564
Price Range:
$11,995 - $24,991
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$18,379
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$16,061 - $20,054
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
93,260
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,239
Price Range:
$16,271 - $27,912
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$20,273
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
$17,014 - $22,239
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77,687
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Audi S3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Audi S3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Audi S3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
2.1 - 4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Audi S3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
3.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
3.1 - 5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
1.6 - 3.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
1.5 - 3.2
Audi S3 Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Ranking
34 out of / 36Audi S3 Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Ranking
34 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Audi S3 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
2016 Audi S3 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
292 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
292 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
10 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
86.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
10 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
86.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3450 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
175.9 inches
Wheelbase:
103.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3462 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
175.9 inches
Wheelbase:
103.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic / Panther Black Crystal Effect
Blue
Sepang Blue Pearl Effect
Brown
Beluga Brown Metallic
Gray
Florett Silver Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Red
Misano Red Pearl Effect
White
Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Sepang Blue Pearl Effect
Brown
Not available
Gray
Florett Silver Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Red
Misano Red Pearl Effect
White
Glacier White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Magma Red / Titanium with Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black with Dark Silver Contrast Diamond Stitching / Black/Magma Red / Titanium with Black
