Popular compact car levels up! 2025 Audi A3 and S3 sedan and hatchback range gets performance and design improvements to compete with BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Audi has revealed its facelifted A3 and S3 hatch and sedan range with some design and performance upgrades, but with steeper pricing across the range.

Scheduled to arrive from early 2025, the new A3 range kicks off at $54,800, before on-road costs, for the base Sportback 35 TFSI S line, representing an increase of $4200 on the pre-facelift version.

It is still $1700 cheaper than the BMW 118 and $2100 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz A200 hatchbacks, though.

The sedan version, meanwhile, starts at $57,800 (before on-road costs), a rise of $4600 over its predecessor but still $600 cheaper than the A200 sedan.

The more powerful 40 TFSI Quattro all-wheel drive variant, has been cut from the range for now, meaning customers are left with a single-variant front-wheel drive A3 lineup.

CarsGuide has contacted Audi Australia to determine whether it plans to add it to the lineup in the future.

In return for the higher price point, Audi has equipped the A3 with S Line packaging, which adds an S roof spoiler (hatchback only) and sportier S Line front and rear bumpers.

There are also high-gloss exterior styling highlights such as anodised aluminium window strips and a blacked-out Audi emblem.

Inside, Audi has reconfigured the A3’s cockpit with new air-conditioning vents, a bigger 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen and a fully-integrated gear shifter.

S Line packaging adds sports front seats with integrated headrests and four-way lumber support, as well as heating and ventilation functions.

Headlining comes in black with aluminium inlays, while there are stainless steel sports pedals and a multifunction steering wheel with the 'S' emblem and perforated leather stitching.

A ten-speaker audio system remains standard as well as a wireless charging pad.

Power is still derived from an 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which is paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system.

Together it delivers 110kW/250Nm to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The S3 has seen its power upped by 17kW/20Nm on its punchier 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine to 245kW/420Nm. The S3 rockets from 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds with a limited top speed of 250km/h.

The rise in power comes thanks to the addition of an RS3-derived torque splitter and new dynamic plus driving mode. Both features work together to distribute torque to the rear wheels more efficiently, while improving handling and agility.

Braking performance has also been improved with larger perforated front brake disks fitted with new two-piston callipers, while a new Akrapovic sports exhaust with a titanium silencer adds a more distinct exhaust note.

Inside, the S3 further differentiates itself from the A3 with Nappa leather upholstery that includes diamond stitching with 'S' embossing, black microfibre inlays and an auto-dimming interior mirror.

There are selectable daytime running light signatures on the A3’s matrix LED headlights, along with ambient interior lighting and three-zone climate control.

The S3 range will start at $3400 more for the S3 sportback and $4427 for the sedan.

Both models carry a five-star ANCAP safety rating and are covered by a five-year/unlimited km warranty.

2025 Audi A3 and S3 pricing

All prices are at before on-road costs

Variant	Price
Audi A3 35 TFSI S Line Sportback	$54,800 (+$4200)
Audi A3 35 TFSI S Line Sedan	$57,800 (+$4600)
Audi S3 Sportback	$78,800 (+$3400)
Audi S3 Sedan	$81,800 (+$4427)