2026 Audi RS
A3 quattro AWD
Specifications Source: manufacturer press kit Brakes Front brake diameter 306 mm Front brake type ventilated disc Rear brake diameter 272 mm Rear brake type solid disc Parking brake type Electro-mechanical
Cargo Cargo volume behind 2nd row 8.3 cu-ft
Dimensions Exterior Overall height 56.2 in Overall length 177.3 in Overall width 71.5 in Wheelbase 103.7 in
Engine Basics Aspiration twin turbo Cylinder count 4 Engine displacement 1984 cc Fuel injection system TFSI Engine type (full description) 2.0L TFSI 4 cyl Valve configuration DOHC 16-Valve
Engine Output Horsepower 201 hp Torque 236 lb-ft
Fuel Economy MPG (city) 24 mpg MPG (combined) 28 mpg MPG (highway) 34 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) $40,100
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) 36.5 ft
Suspension Front suspension type McPherson strut front axle Rear suspension type Four-link rear suspension
Transmission Final drive ratio 4.167 / 3.125 Transmission speeds 7 Transmission type 7-speed S-tronic
Weights Curb weight (maximum) 3461 lbs Curb weight (minimum) 3461 lbs
Standard & optional equipment Source: manufacturer press kit 5 std · 0 opt Anti-Lock Braking System Electro-mechanical parking brake Front Brakes: 306mm (12.0") x 26mm ventilated Rear Brakes: 272mm (10.7") x 10mm solid Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 std · 0 opt Base MSRP (USD): $130,700 (RS 6 Avant performance); $73,100 (A6 allroad); $40,100 (A3 quattro); $52,000 (S3); $66,100 (RS 3) New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever occurs first 5 std · 3 opt Curb Weight (lbs): 4,916 (RS 7 performance); 4,486 (A6 allroad); 4,982 (RS 6 Avant performance); 3,461 (A3 quattro); 3,549 (S3); 3,627 (RS 3) Drag Coefficient (Cd.): 0.35 (RS 7 performance); 0.29 (A6 allroad); 0.36 (RS 6 Avant performance); 0.29 (A3 quattro); 0.31 (S3); 0.32 (RS 3) Tires (Standard): 225/45 R17 91H all-season Unitary steel body construction Wheels (Standard): 17" 5-V-spoke design Tires (Optional): 225/40 R18 92H XL all-season optional Wheels (Optional): 18" 5-Y-double spoke design, black metallic finish optional Wheels (Optional): 18" 5-double-spoke design, bicolor finish optional Show all 8 11 std · 0 opt quattro® all-wheel drive 0-60 mph (sec): 3.3 (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 5.1 est. (A6 allroad); 6 est. (A3 quattro); 4.4 est. (S3); 3.6 est. (RS 3) 7-speed S-tronic® transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive EPA-estimated City mpg: 14 (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 21 (A6 allroad); 24 (A3 quattro); 23 (S3); 20 (RS 3) EPA-estimated Combined mpg: 16 (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 24 (A6 allroad); 28 (A3 quattro); 26 (S3); 23 (RS 3) EPA-estimated Highway mpg: 21 (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 30 (A6 allroad); 34 (A3 quattro); 31 (S3); 29 (RS 3) Engine Type: 4.0 TFSI®, 8 CYL (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 3.0L turbocharged V6 (A6 allroad); 2.0L TFSI 4 cyl (A3 quattro / S3); 2.5L TFSI 5 cyl (RS 3) Fuel Tank (gal): 19.3 (RS 7 performance / A6 allroad / RS 6 Avant performance); 14.5 (A3 quattro / S3 / RS 3) Horsepower (SAE): 621 hp (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 335 hp (A6 allroad); 201 hp (A3 quattro); 328 hp (S3); 394 hp (RS 3) Maximum torque, lb-ft: 627 (RS 7 performance / RS 6 Avant performance); 369 (A6 allroad); 236 (A3 quattro); 295 (S3); 369 (RS 3) Top Track Speed: 155 mph / optional 190 mph (RS 6 Avant performance); 130 mph (A6 allroad); 130 mph (A3 quattro); 155 mph (S3); 155/180 mph (RS 3) Show all 11 4 std · 0 opt Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance Four-link rear suspension Mcpherson strut front axle Turning Circle (ft, curb to curb): TBD (RS 7 performance); 40 (A6 allroad); 39.7 (RS 6 Avant performance); 36.5 (A3 quattro / S3); 39.4 (RS 3) Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 RS. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the A3 quattro Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits How much is the 2026 Audi RS A3 quattro? The manufacturer lists $40,100 for the 2026 Audi RS A3 quattro. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.