The S3 is a standalone model at the top of the A3 Saloon range and shares its drivetrain with the three-door S3 hatchback and the five-door S3 Sportback. That engine is the Volkswagen Group’s ...

The cars would be fast but ultimately dissatisfying to drive. Thankfully, the S3 Saloon cures several of these ills. Steering feel is still notable by its absence – while nicely weighted in ...