Audi is plugging a gap in its A3 small car lineup with a new mid-range variant that could be the sweet spot for some buyers.
The Audi A3 TFSI quattro 150kW S line is due in local dealerships by the end of the year, priced at $62,800 before on-road costs for the hatch (‘Sportback’) and $65,800 before on-roads for the sedan.
As its name suggests, it produces 150kW of power – and 320Nm of torque – from a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, mated with an all-wheel drive system. The only transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
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The new variant slots in neatly between the base TFSI 110kW S line and the S3.
The entry-level TFSI 110kW S line produces 110kW and 250Nm from its turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, and is priced at $54,800 and $57,800 before on-roads in Sportback and Sedan guise respectively. The S3, in contrast, uses a 245kW/420Nm turbo 2.0-litre four and is priced from $78,800 to $81,800 before on-roads.
It serves as a belated replacement for the old 40 TFSI quattro – which wasn’t introduced as part of the facelifted A3 lineup earlier this year – and pumps out an extra 10kW over its predecessor, albeit with an unchanged torque figure.
Over the TFSI 110kW S line, the new variant includes:
- Unique 18-inch graphite grey alloy wheels
- Auto-dimming, heated and power-folding exterior mirrors
- Selectable drive modes
- Surround-view camera
- Power-adjustable passenger seat
- Leather-appointed upholstery
- Adjustable ambient lighting (30 colours)
- Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror
It’s also available with a $1990 Premium plus package that brings a memory function for the mirrors and driver’s seat, a Sonos 3D sound system, and a head-up display.
| Specifications | Audi A3 TFSI quattro 150kW |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol |
| Power | 150kW at 4500-6000rpm |
| Torque | 320Nm at 1500-4400rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1585kg-1588kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 6.3 seconds |
| Top speed (claimed) | 245km/h |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 6.6L/100km (Sportback) 6.5L/100km (Sedan) |
| CO2 emissions | 151g/km (Sportback) 149g/km (Sedan) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 litres |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6e |
Rivals include the front-wheel drive 150kW/300Nm BMW 120 M Sport (from $61,100), and the all-wheel drive 165kW/350Nm Mercedes-Benz A250 4Matic (from $73,800).
The A3 has pushed ahead of its key rivals in the sales race this year. To the end of September, Audi has delivered 1547 A3s so far in 2025 – inclusive of hotter S3 and RS3 versions – which puts it ahead of the 1 Series (1340 deliveries) and A-Class (1472).
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Audi A3 Sportback TFSI quattro 150kW S line | $62,800 |
| 2026 Audi A3 Sedan TFSI quattro 150kW S line | $65,800 |