Here’s How Much it Costs to Run My Audi S3!

[@TRHamza]

Hope you guys found this informative! Now onto some more exciting stuff :)

[@VIPERITE16]

OEM.

[@786fari1]

Yes cuzzy bro

[@m3cvfm]

Yes we did find it good thank you

[@dvdphotography]

I've got 44mpg driving at 60mph and 40mpg driving 70mph. in town 25mpg

[@jayali5707]

Great video! How much will a car like yours cost? I am looking to buy one. Please let me know. Thanks

[@umarsaid007able]

This is why I love buying a 1-2 year old car. Most of the depreciation and money has been spent. £237 for an oil change is daylight robbery

[@Miz-ql3ho]

Mate im done with BMW, i paid £700 there abouts... for a full service.... its a g30 520d... a standard diesel. Im sorry but my friends c63 w204 was less 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ so £237 is not bad at all!

[@Archrome]

Hamza! I have the exact same downshift habit in my Golf R! Very ASBO, but life is for living! Keep up the good work, mate.

[@TRHamza]

Haha its very addictive isn't it! Gotta enjoy it though as you say. Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@redeye118]

I'd say it's just enjoying your car lol only asbo if your purposely pissing someone off or complete disregard for anyone else lol I don't know anyone who doesn't like a car that sounds nice, me and the people I hang with are like meerkats if we hear a nice car 😂

[@geoffgreen3345]

I have the older S3 8p manual, only drive at weekends so little traffic and about 6k miles a year, enjoy a clean licence but always 1st away from the lights, constantly acheive 35 mpg and have seen 45 mpg over a 50 mile run , £300 a year to insure, £250 to service with Haldex oil change @ Central VW Audi Bham, and possibly £500 / year on brakes and tyres. So you can run an S3 on a budget (when you get old !).

[@GolfR-xm5yv]

Hi TR Hamza, thanks for your video. I own a 2016 Golf R DSG, which is a similar car to the S3, I've just had my first service and covered just over 10K. I paid for a 2 year VW service plan which was £287 Inc VAT. I drive the car pretty hard but I am no where near needing to change the tyres, I do understand it comes down to the individual driving the car. My long term fuel economy is 27 mpg, I do commute on motorways and a dual carriage way which does make a difference, I also believe the DSG gearbox gives me a much better fuel return than a manual as it's doing gear selection at the right time. I think the S3 and R are great cars and would highly recommend both of them. Cheers.

[@germancarfan]

The DSG is amazing on the R/S3 the manuals are slow and notchy

[@safwanc3043]

3:58 Looool! Straight to the point!

[@DownShiftThrottle]

Good informative Vid. It's on par with my M140i though I use less fuel per week. Good tyres. Immense grip. I put the MPS4S on my FK2 and they transformed the driving experience.

[@MrZimmaframe]

£237 for an oil change... Holy f. what was in the oil, gold? what the actual f lol

[@RedEyedJedi]

I love your honesty. You basically boy racer it about and you don't care. Fair play brother.

[@royalstevep68]

Hamza. I changed my s3 tyres at costco. Cheapest place and they did a greatjob. Michelin pilot 4 were 100 a tyre fitted

[@danmarley9497]

I drive A and B roads all week in my FL S3 Manual though , I average 300 miles a tank , average 30ish MPG with modertate driving , did a long run to Manchester from Newcastle , averaged 36mpg. Tried Eco for a few days for a test mpg peaked at 35 on the daily work commute.

[@TRHamza]

Yeah thats believable, soon as i take my car out of the congested inner city roads it definitely does go into the 30s.

[@danmarley9497]

Yeah, anyway keep up the good work man , the videos are mint! It’s helping me vision what’s next after the S3 😂

[@grahamtoyne1340]

Just for anyone else wondering as you do mainly city driving. I have a facelift s3 saloon and I’ve done 13k in mine with a mix of city and longer journeys and my average is 29mpg (300-320 miles per tank on average) also my tyres still have loads of tread left and I’ve put it round the Nurburgring

[@klinic190]

Thanks appreciate this

[@DxCBuG]

I really appreciate you and the DSG Channel ;) i recently bought a Cupra 300. Watching your videos made it very easy on me to spend that kind of money on a car :D

[@germancarfan]

He's right the Pilot Sport 4's are amazing if you run 18's you definitely need these, transforms the MQB models handing!

[@staceymcgrath6971]

Thanks for the info mate. Considering either a S3 sedan or the RS3. I commute 12-14K a year so a statistical running costs and heads up on this car has been bonus. Ill be selling my Quattro sport at the end of this month!

[@ReeveNNNNNNNNN]

Keep up the quality and you'll blow soon bro #HereBefore1Mil

[@TRHamza]

ReeveNNNNNNNNN One day bro 🙏🏼

[@royalstevep68]

180!!! Had mine 3.5 years and averaged 32mpg from a tank so near 300 a tank. I drove mostly in comfort though lol as traffic in berks is a nightmare, drove in dynamic 25% of the time. I did manage 42mph over 90 miies in eco mode but driving at near 60 mph on the motorway lol. The one and only time i used eco mode. Never again. Agreed michelin sport 4 are way better than the awful continentals that came with my audi. Grip is miles better. The continentals lasted about 15k miles I think. Rs3 2017 dynamic is way better than the dynamic on the s3.

[@damindra]

great info, I have just purchased a 6 series 640D Gran coupe, and I have found fuel consumption twice a good as the s3, but I do drive slightly less enthusiastically as you but quick when I need to overtake!! keep the videos coming enjoy all of them !!!

[@thatsjustme1990]

Michelin Ps4's are by far the best tyres for daily driven performance cars. If you have never tried them DO! expensive but worth very penny.

[@kgtv1forthedads882]

❤️ the honest approach you use in your video my friend I’m thinking of getting s3 and this video has really helped thanks

[@richardkeane3051]

Also, just thought peeps, add in depreciation! Audi’s are really good as they are 50-60% retention after 3 years. They lead the industry in retention. There or there snouts. Very good!

[@PopularNinja]

Really informative video. Thanks. Keep it up :)

[@TRHamza]

Thank you mate :) Glad you found it useful

[@khabib9926]

You do not look 22 lolz i thought around 27/28 maybe because you sound mature.

[@UKbob1975]

I used to own an S3, stunning engine for sporty performance or economic performance. Try a week driving for fun performance then a week for economy performance. I think your enjoying the smiles per gallon. Nice video

[@leem7471]

another great video.... you should do a Q&A session on urself!! Keep up the good work 👌 x

[@robbtrix1]

finally bro..Bern waiting for a minute ..good stuff

[@mohammedbostan9467]

good video lots of useful info my fuel cost is between 50-60 pounds a week,shell v power and nothing else.

[@TRHamza]

Thank you bro, as yes same here, V Power only.

[@热车Pit房仔]

Nice to see ur S3 again mate! Very impressive and informative! Hope to see more videos about your s3, maybe upgrade it someday. Cheers!

[@JONESSTI01]

yes g, i found if i turn start stop off it does better on fuel. not too much, saves turbo seals getting knackered quickly too.

[@mckenzie403]

Good video, those Audi costs for an s3 do add up. For £120 those tyres add on decent grip. Living costs, car Insurance, and now that it’s the first year. It’ll have Road tax on. But won’t be under the higher VED like a 17 Reg S3.

[@sunsnowguy]

This is very much based on city type driving which is fine but I just picked up a 4 year old S3 from down near Banbury and drove it up to Glasgow, 350 miles on just under a tank, I had the driving mode set to 'efeciancy' but even at that from around Wigan I didn't hold back.. so I was well impressed with the fuel consumption.. mind you I e had a 3.2 V6 for 12 years 😁 and that's the only thing I will say about the S3 is the fake/enhanced noise inside the cab, sooo missing the growl of my V6 but then I always knew that'd be the case. Still.. loving the S3 so far

[@masoomkadir7661]

Another good vid bruh.i reckon you should hold a small car meet or something like that, would be good

[@MrDarrenNice]

Great to have you back 👍🏼 I currently have the Bridgestones on my 2016 Golf GTI and they're fine when the road conditions are perfect. But at the moment, the slightest bit of damp and the traction light is flashing like crazy, even at half throttle? Not impressed and am definitely looking at the Pilot Sport 4 next. Great video.

[@TRHamza]

Thank you mate! 👍🏼 Yeah they really don't do whatever car they're on justice, PS4 is a great tyre for an 18 inch wheel, probably the best money Ive spent on a car, they're that good.

[@marveysingh8157]

Darren Nice got pilot sport 4s on my GTI and big difference from Bridgestoness but still FWD will still spin 🙈

[@MrDarrenNice]

Marvey Singh thanks for the heads up. I suppose it adds to the drama 😆

[@MrDarrenNice]

TR Hamza thank you for the reply 😁

[@marveysingh8157]

Darren Nice it’s properly fun when you get traction control into sport 🙈 I was getting pilot sport 4 for £84 a tyre! Check black circles !

[@bradatkinson511]

I have an abarth comp tuned to 220hp at the moment. Looking at the s3 for my next car in the next year or so. Thanks for the vid H, very helpful

[@jayrain1836]

Similar MPG to my golf R around town, too hard not to put your toe down here and there haha, however on motorway journeys I have managed to get it up to 42mpg in eco mode.

[@thetoastman7]

Your videos are good man keep it up. Really informative I’m looking to buy one of these soon so big help!

[@JovanKorica1]

got those tyres too on my mk6 Golf. Great choice, also proper grippy in the wet.

[@EastStandGG]

A3 s line saloon - driving in auto mode usually getting About 30mpg easily inner city 40mpg when I hit dual carriage ways etc Don’t touch dynamic mode personally. Efficiency doesn’t deliver enough power for me personally and also seems to be less fuel efficient than Auto Just for a diff perspective on the fuel efficiency. Get about 300-350miles out of a full tank

[@astock12]

interesting video as i own a S3 facelift myself. liked the bit re the tyres. keep up the good work

[@my600cc]

Hi, You seem like a sound guy so I have subscribed to your channel. Good video as well as I'm looking at getting one as well.

[@imadadbestjobintheworld5259]

Very informative video 👍👍 thanks very much for giving me real world costs because I’m thinking of getting one. I’ve subscribed as well!! Keep up the great content mate.

[@johnjcs1982]

Very informative. My S3 Saloon Black Ed starts construction on 27th Nov, hoping to have before Xmas. Think the 2017 cars come with Conti’s. Planning on not cooking my pads in 9k but hope Audi have since sorted the issues you had mate.

[@1980arw]

John Carey-Shields I have a saloon that arrived late April, came with Pirelli p zeros.

[@aminiqbal7800]

Great videos mate... Very informative, looking forward to seeing more videos like this👍

[@Thereviewerman5]

👍🏼 I just love these Audi videos!

[@ASRmann]

Informative video bro. I've had my facelift S3 since April this year and like you I've had to have my front brake pads AND discs changed (mine were actually warped though from heavy braking lol). Bit disappointing really as the car hasn't even done 10k mileage. Brakes seem to be a weak point for sure. The rear pads are looking low aswell now so will have to be changed soon. Regardless of all that , my car is currently in the dealership right now with a gearbox ( s tronic) failure. Randomly zonked out at a red light with a red cog on the dash. Audi have authorised an entire gearbox replacement so not really what you expect from a brand new Audi S model. Cemented my decision to get rid of it next year and upgrade to an M3 😁

[@TRHamza]

Thank you bro. Seems like our cars are in quite similar situations apart from that S tronic failure! I somethings feel that its probably going to happen to mine soon, since the coolant issue I've kinda lost faith in the car. And yes M3 is definitely the one, proper performance machine :)

[@royalstevep68]

ASRmann hmm, my mate went from an rs3 8P to a 2015 m3 but he got rid of it after a year saying it's overrated. Rwd and an auto box don't mix on uk roads and weather and so he got an m2 instead which although rwd is manual so easier to control. Sure you switch the m3 to manual but he felt it just didn't feel right.

[@jonnygti]

TR Hamza what’s that issue then? My BMW is in the garage today because the coolant was leaking from a broken pipe, but then it’s to be expected for a 16 year old car with 150k on it! Lol. What’s up with yours then? EDIT, commented before watching the video and heard you said you made videos on the coolant issues, I’ll have a look

[@heliurgutierrez7457]

Lol please don’t. If you feel like the S3 has multiple failures then don’t get an M3. That thing is gonna spend more time broke on your garage or on the dealership than running safe and sound.

[@y0Ambi]

I’m 19. Looking to get an S3. I do about 5000-7000miles a year

[@blackflagpirate3444]

Cool video mate.Got P Zeroes on my Audi which came on the car,but wouldn’t mind the Mich pilot sports

[@tomteasdale2123]

Proper good review of costs very sensible

[@AL71B]

Can’t wait to get rid of the Bridgestones on my facelift. Terrible tyre. Don’t know why Audi put them on. But they have done with every S3 generation, I think. But have to say, you’ve been had on the disks. There’s no way you should need new disks in the first year, 9000 miles. You must do some heavy braking!!! 😀 I mainly do town driving and regularly see 23mpg on average and 250-260 miles to a tank. But get the car on a motorway and drive fairly efficiently and you’ll see 35-40mpg and even 400 miles from a tank. Amazing engine.

[@Carl15O3]

AL71B i have pirelli p zeros on my Audi a5. There superb. Sticks to the road like glue. Maybe thats something you could consider.

[@tan9640]

Inner city driving mix of sensible an not so sensible driving I get around 30 mpg from a 2.0 diesel BMW... with 200bhp... these new petrols are getting better Ann better... that much performance is quite cheap... all things considered

[@5hah129]

Totally against independent garages. My audi was faulty so i gave it in to an independent garage but got it back even more faulty, so i had to pay another few hundred quid to get it repaired properly from audi, and its not just my first expereince.

[@TRHamza]

+Boss 245 Not repairs, general maintenance from a specialist is fine. For any repairs my car goes back to Audi.

[@5hah129]

TR Hamza Even though, I think paying the extra money at audi for any genral maintenance or repairs is worth it because I cannot trust private garages to do anything properly or to the same level of quality as audi does their work. Especially these ones in Bradford, you can never trust them.

[@Zed_Zone]

Super vid... Great insight into running costs of these hot hatches

[@Mph1231998]

You drove literally right past where I live i think ive seen you about

[@andyc5902]

Pilot Sport 4's are a fantastic tyre, highly recommend them

[@acljun]

I just got my S3 brand new 19 reg, thoroughly enjoying it and feel safe. However, I'm driving carefully in dynamic mode but still getting shocking miles per tank. 200 roughly. I get more from my modified nismo 370z...

[@tombatten5255]

Wow my average is 36mpg in facelift S3 3 door. Covered 11k miles in 10 months, getting circa 350 - 400 miles a tank. It can be a daily if take it steady ish

[@786suhail786]

Hamza good video bro. Would be nice if u could do some comparison of costs between different sports hatches

[@JayOfBurn]

Evening mate So I own a 7.5R, and I've been watching your videos quite closely purely for the S3 vs R7.5 comparison. The first thing (I think I repeat from another video) is do you actually like the Audi handling? I have driven a few Audi's as regular cars, including a TT, TTS, A4, A4 Technique Quattro, and Q5 Quatto, but have also been a Scirocco GT owner. I've test driven an A3 and S3 and the steering is so lackluster that I just couldn't look at them. I love my bendy B roads and any Audi built in the last 10 years seems to suffer with the emotionless lackluster steering that they all seem to be cursed with these days. I'd love to know your view, but it seems like VAG has decided they will work to the "Straight Lines are for fast cars, Bendy Roads are for fast drivers" ethic and build performance Audi's to be nothing but M3 beaters... (in other words, fast in a straight line, rubbish in real driving) I'm about 40 miles out from London (W), we should hook up for a car swap and actual road test.

[@sirus748]

it wasn't a mess Hamza ...... really interesting and funny

[@royalstevep68]

Odd how audi changed the tyres on the s3. On my s3 2014 8v they came with contintentals which were ok but way better than Bridgestone. I was gonna get the Michelin supersports but the Michelin pilot 4 had just come out and were highly rated and cheaper than the near impossible to get Michelin supersports. Opted for them and like you said they've transformed the car. Michelin have always made the best tyres.

[@KicktoTouch]

Great stuff dude 🤙🏻

[@rugby86]

If one was to drive it conservatively (like a granny more or less) would it be down to around £1,200, or sub £1,000? The running cost you stated is quite steep. But it seems like you really "drive" it and enjoy it to its full potential :) Cheers.

[@arsenewenger9322]

What car did you have before the S3? And any other previous cars?

[@wolfqlf2287]

3.5k for a whole year is a lot but I expected way more for an s3 so it’s decent for the car you get

[@leemason666]

Great video. Just wondering if you can help? I saw your video too for the A45 AMG. I have a test drive booked next week for it but also looking at the S3 as a back up option. In your opinion which car do you prefer in terms of running costs and practicality?

[@ScottPC]

The thing that temps me is the car tax is much cheaper than the RS.. my Bridgestones are bloody awful and there the S001..

[@arsenalozil]

I feel sorry for the next owner

[@AshHorton88]

Great video mate! Question about using independent garages... is that rule just for Audi or all euro brands? I have a BMW M140i couple months old and would love to know. Cheers!

[@thedrivaevo]

Hamzah the Audi Rs3 vid was on point but i would definitely like to see what you make of the Bmw m2

[@davidj2549]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@joshbriggsDayZBeast]

my mate's dad's 15 plate S3 get well over 30mpg city 45mpg motorway but he drives economically

[@scally881]

My cousins mates sisters brothers dads mate at the pub s3 flew to the moon

[@97MRALIG]

Someone round my area has a S3 like this driving around in London area and man it sounds good. I actually want one but my area is kinda high on insurance and even tho im 20 with 1 year NCB insurance is expensive

[@jacktyson2809]

Hey mate, any chance you could do a review of the Ibiza Cupra 1.4 DSG Facelift? Its a stupidly fun and quick car for what it is!

[@darrenharris7855]

Thanks for info. Very helpful 👍🏾

[@E92TilInfinity]

I have those wheels on my 8p A3 paid £500 and came with contisport contact 5's with 5mm , bargain?

[@ads2211]

9500 hard miles by the sounds of it! Good vid mate but damn.. mine isn’t costing me anywhere in the same region to run, I drive it properly too..i.e ASBO and Sensibly and I get ridiculously good consumption , Dunlop sport max tyres from the factory are mustard too, 8000 miles ,tons of meat on them still and 0 brake fade.. Original pads and discs for that money you paid? Must be sitting on that brake peddle to cook them in under 10000 miles! Like the vid mate but you are pissing money away! I’m getting 27 mpg on a day of dynamic mode and downshifting, and typically sit around 32 on regular town/ brief dual carriage way driving .. Cambridge to London once every couple of months 40 -44 mpg with cruise on, £50 every 8days or so in fuel , be interesting to see how long those pads and tyres last you 👍🏼

[@vaughnlee8191]

Mate why are you paying for oil change and your car is a 66 plate. If you went to Audi for service you get 1 or 2 free service that don t make sense.

[@phantombigballs8165]

Vaughn Lee you don't on S or RS cars only normal ones

[@rayner1704]

No haha not in the s3 my first service was £280

[@henryhealy]

Phantomx0_1 Seriously? That's pretty shit

[@phantombigballs8165]

Henry Healy yes no free services on S or RS only sline and below

[@heliurgutierrez7457]

That’s shitty. Here in Mexico you get 3 years of totally free service. My RS3 is not excluded from that offer so I don’t understand why in USA S and RS cars are excluded from it lol.

[@terrymorrissey7452]

Sure I drove past you Filming this. Mine came with Pirelli P-ZERO they seem pretty decent. What are the pilot 4 like compared to the Pirelli?

[@kitana3977]

The pilot 4 are amazingly good !

[@strongerandwiser2023]

Mate, you do not need a set of discs after 9k miles surely? They are trying to mug you off. Unless you are absolutely hammering the car and doing the odd track day then fair do's but if not not a chance.

[@User77587]

Awesome vid!!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Good video man!

[@jameelqureshi1110]

Do you drive around in Birmingham? Some of the roads in your videos look familiar like Queensway tunnel :)

[@matthewleadbeater6892]

Great video, very informative. Id love to have one but dont think i could run it lol

[@chevr6887]

Wait so the Michelin pilot sport 4 are the best tyres for a s3 knowing that there summer tyres? Hey I’m just a new guy who has ordered this which I will have a week from today just need advice on tyres

[@taitlawrence]

Jesus.. that's what I get per tank from my 140 and that's a 3l with 340bhp mostly around town driving

[@TRHamza]

JT1985 Yeah S3 is no more efficient than your car despite the smaller engine

[@benjaminbutton2897]

Holy shit, £120 per tyre is very good. My tyres cost around £250 per tyre

[@jumboqk]

Very informative. Excellent

[@TRHamza]

Qas Kas 👍🏼👍🏼

[@tommybhoy1975]

Cheers mate. Very helpful. 👍

[@TRHamza]

harry potter No problem mate glad it helped 👍🏼

[@Marcsansum]

Good vids man!

[@22344able]

This s3 sounds good was this car standard during the video?

[@faisalharoon9167]

I bought a golf R two weeks ago (i think you saw it on ladypool rd last night aha). What tyres would you recommend? These Bridgestones are rubbish

[@TRHamza]

+Faisal Haroon Haha yeah I remember! Was it the indium grey one? Id recommend the pilot sport 4 if you got 18s

[@faisalharoon9167]

TR Hamza yep that's the one! Loved the colour after watching your vid on your mates (Mo) Golf R. Thanks, I will check those out. Keep the content coming, your vids are no nonsence and straight to the point too 👌

[@mr420uk]

Iv got a audi tt 225bhp 19mpg at best 8 9 most of time foot down was thinking you would get 30mpg in s3 when its not in dynamic.

[@gaznelson8615]

Jamie Okeefe I've same 225bhp getting low 20s normal commute to work and runs round town I'm in for the golf r next year seems to handle better and slightly cheaper, read loads reviews on forums everyone saying 25-30 mpg normal driving then on fun runs low 20s that will do me 😁

[@ADZ1955]

Great video. How much are you paying a month on the car? And is it PCP or lease? I've ordered my S4 at £370 a month which i think is decent

[@Tien9330]

Adnaan Ishaq how much deposit u put down ?

[@ADZ1955]

Just over 2k @ 8k miles a year

[@TraderNJ]

Wtf, show me this deal!

[@phantombigballs8165]

Nas J yeah shown me as well

[@3150xYz]

Did u get any tracking done? And just in general did u do any paint protection package or anything or just standard wax polish etc

[@wolfqlf2287]

Is it smart to buy a s3 2017 model for around 27k with 60k miles?

[@eatdahl]

Im looking to getting new tyres as i have in bridgestone runflats, im lookinh at ps4s as i have 19” are you able to tell me what the main significance is and if the will be ok in cold weather as we are in UK and winter comes even in july sometimes

[@gedbarrow9654]

Wow it's an s3 mate not a c63 or an rs6 it's an standard car. Not got ceramic or composite discs or rs/amg maintenance costs. My old s3 cost over half what my old w204 c63 performance pack cost to fuel service maintain and tred. If your worrying about how much a car costs to run don't get it

[@seifyboy2832]

Ged Barrow lol stfu

[@thecartube1836]

Great informative video, what is the yearly road tax?

[@vijaymistry4169]

Good, you should do a video about tyres though

[@avais786]

What about the finance cost or lease cost? That you’re paying?

[@GeorgeAusters]

May have bought it cash?

[@mnwz2704]

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