RS 3 AWD
What the RS 3 adds over the A3 quattro (+$25,200)
| Spec | A3 quattro | RS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 306 mm | 375 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 272 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3461 lbs | 3627 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 5 |
| Engine displacement | 1984 cc | 2480 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 394 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L TFSI 4 cyl | 2.5L TFSI 5 cyl |
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $38,200 | $63,400 |
| Overall height | 56.2 in | 54.8 in |
| Overall length | 177.3 in | 178.5 in |
| Overall width | 71.5 in | 72.9 in |
| Tire size | 225/45 R17 91H | 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear |
| Final drive ratio | 4.167 / 3.125 | 4.059 / 3.45 |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.5 ft | 39.4 ft |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.6 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 19" 10-cross-spoke design wheels, bicolor finish (standard), 2.5L TFSI 5 cyl engine, 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer tires (standard), Aluminum paddle shifters, Anthracite Audi rings, Dark gray metal Vanadium interior finish (door handle, door trim, HVAC vents), Five drive select modes (RS drive select), Front Brakes: 375mm (14.8") cross drilled/ventilated; Optional 380 mm (15.0") Ceramic discs, LED interior lighting package pro with multi-color ambient backlighting (door trim, door panels, cupholders, center console perimeter), LED taillights with digital signatures and coming home/leaving home sequence, Matrix-design LED headlights with RS-specific DRL signature and selectable light signatures, RS Torque Splitter (active torque vectoring between rear wheels), RS sport seats - Black with Super Black stitching (standard), RS sport suspension plus with dynamic chassis control (DCC), RS steering wheel, flat top and bottom, perforated leather, with RS Mode satellite buttons and aluminum paddle shifters, RS-specific diffuser with vertical reflectors, Rear Brakes: 310mm (12.2") x 22mm ventilated, SONOS premium 3D sound system (standard), Singleframe grille with rhombus pattern, quattro® all-wheel drive with torque splitter
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 375 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electro-mechanical |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 8.3 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 54.8 in |
| Overall length | 178.5 in |
| Overall width | 72.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 5 |
| Engine displacement | 2480 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L TFSI 5 cyl |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 394 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 36.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $63,400 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 54.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Mcpherson strut front axle |
| Rear suspension type | Four-link rear suspension |
Tires
| Tire size | 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.059 / 3.45 |
| Transmission speeds | 7 |
| Transmission type | S-tronic |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3627 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety5 std · 0 opt
- Anti-Lock Braking System, All Four Wheels, with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Electro-mechanical parking brake
- Front Brakes: 375mm (14.8") cross drilled/ventilated; Optional 380 mm (15.0") Ceramic discs
- Rear Brakes: 310mm (12.2") x 22mm ventilated
- Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Infotainment2 std · 0 opt
- Aluminum paddle shifters
- SONOS premium 3D sound system (standard)
Seating1 std · 2 opt
- RS sport seats - Black with Super Black stitching (standard)
- RS sport seats - Black with Express Red stitching (optional, Design Package Plus) optional
- RS sport seats - Black with Micrommata Green stitching (optional, Design Package Plus) optional
Interior3 std · 2 opt
- Dark gray metal Vanadium interior finish (door handle, door trim, HVAC vents)
- LED interior lighting package pro with multi-color ambient backlighting (door trim, door panels, cupholders, center console perimeter)
- RS steering wheel, flat top and bottom, perforated leather, with RS Mode satellite buttons and aluminum paddle shifters
- Design Package Plus (seat stitching color options: Micrommata Green or Express Red) optional
- RS steering wheel Alcantara finish (optional) optional
Exterior7 std · 3 opt
- 19" 10-cross-spoke design wheels, bicolor finish (standard)
- 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer tires (standard)
- Anthracite Audi rings
- LED taillights with digital signatures and coming home/leaving home sequence
- Matrix-design LED headlights with RS-specific DRL signature and selectable light signatures
- RS-specific diffuser with vertical reflectors
- Singleframe grille with rhombus pattern
- 19" 10-cross-spoke design wheels, dark gray matte finish (optional, part of Carbon optic package) optional
- 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear ultra high performance tires (optional, included with Dynamic plus package) optional
- Carbon optic package (includes 19" 10-cross-spoke wheels in dark gray matte finish) optional
Powertrain10 std · 1 opt
- quattro® all-wheel drive
- 16-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift and variable timing
- 2.5L TFSI 5 cyl engine
- 7-speed S-tronic® transmission
- Comprehensive warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever occurs first
- EPA Class: Midsize Car AWD
- Five drive select modes (RS drive select)
- Powertrain warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever occurs first
- RS Torque Splitter (active torque vectoring between rear wheels)
- quattro® all-wheel drive with torque splitter
- Dynamic plus package (increases top track speed to 180 mph, includes ultra-high-performance summer tires) optional
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance
- Four-link rear suspension
- Mcpherson strut front axle
- RS sport suspension plus with dynamic chassis control (DCC)
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 RS. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the RS 3
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Audi RS RS 3?
The manufacturer lists $63,400 for the 2025 Audi RS RS 3. That is $25,200 above the A3 quattro, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Audi RS RS 3 add over the A3 quattro?
Against the A3 quattro, 20 features become standard that the A3 quattro does not and 21 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.