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2026 Audi RS

RS 3 AWD

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What the RS 3 adds over the A3 quattro (+$26,000)

Spec	A3 quattro	RS 3
Front brake diameter	306 mm	375 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc	cross drilled/ventilated disc; optional 380mm ceramic discs
Rear brake diameter	272 mm	310 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc	ventilated disc
Curb weight (maximum)	3461 lbs	3627 lbs
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)	$40,100	$66,100
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	265/30 R19 front, 245/35 R19 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: Front Brakes: 375mm (14.8") cross drilled/ventilated; Optional 380 mm (15.0") Ceramic discs, Rear Brakes: 310mm (12.2") x 22mm ventilated, Tires (Standard): 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer, Wheels (Standard): 19" 10-cross-spoke design, bicolor finish, quattro® all-wheel drive with torque splitter

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	375 mm
Front brake type	cross drilled/ventilated disc; optional 380mm ceramic discs
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

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	5
Engine displacement	2480 cc
Fuel injection system	TFSI
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)

$66,100

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

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 front, 245/35 R19 rear

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.059 / 3.45
Transmission speeds	7
Transmission type	7-speed S-tronic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3627 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3627 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter

19 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety5 std · 0 opt

Anti-Lock Braking System
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)

Interior2 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

Exterior5 std · 2 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): 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer
Unitary steel body construction
Wheels (Standard): 19" 10-cross-spoke design, bicolor finish
Tires (Optional): 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear ultra high performance optional
Wheels (Optional): 19" 10-cross-spoke design, dark gray matte finish optional

Powertrain12 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)
quattro® all-wheel drive with torque splitter

Chassis4 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)

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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 RS 3

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Audi RS RS 3?

The manufacturer lists $66,100 for the 2026 Audi RS RS 3. That is $26,000 above the A3 quattro, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Audi RS RS 3 add over the A3 quattro?

Against the A3 quattro, 5 features become standard that the A3 quattro does not and 23 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.