What transmission is used in the Audi S3?

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HaydenLynn
07/29/25 6:06pm
The Audi S3 uses a transmission provided by Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Group has 68 wholly-owned and joint-venture companies worldwide, with business areas covering automotive R&D, production, sales, logistics, services, auto parts, car rental, financial services, auto insurance, banking, IT services, and more. The Audi S3 transmission employs a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission has seven forward gears and uses a wet clutch. The characteristics of a wet dual-clutch transmission include two sets of multi-plate clutches (one large and one small) installed coaxially within a sealed oil chamber filled with hydraulic fluid. This wet clutch structure offers better regulation capability and higher thermal tolerance, enabling it to transmit relatively high torque. For the Audi S3 transmission in daily use, pay attention to the following points: Do not delay transmission fluid changes for extended periods. Prolonged failure to change the transmission fluid can damage internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. Many experienced drivers coast in neutral when driving manual transmission vehicles, but for automatic transmission models, coasting in neutral can cause the transmission to overheat, and shifting back into D (Drive) gear may result in noticeable jerks. Never shift into D/R gear before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Some drivers, aiming for smooth operation, shift directly into reverse gear before the vehicle stops completely. This can severely damage the transmission gears and may lead to gear grinding or other malfunctions over time. Do not frequently climb steep slopes in D gear. When facing steep slopes, automatic transmission vehicles often overheat due to high loads or shift up too early, resulting in insufficient power. In such cases, use manual mode to lock in lower gears or switch to sport mode to protect the transmission. Avoid long-distance towing. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, use a flatbed tow truck to move it onto the tow platform while the vehicle is in N (Neutral) gear. Do not use a tow rope or similar methods to tow the vehicle directly.
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