2025 Audi S3 Sportback. Picture: Supplied Take it easy on the throttle and you can expect to use 7.8L/100km. An optional sports exhaust adds snap and crackle to the standard car’s pop.

As with the pre-updated A3, there are both regular A3 and hot S3 models available – with the high-performance RS3 due later in the year. The A3 is now offered solely with the ’35 TFSI’ drivetrain: a ...