2026 Audi RS
RS 7 performance AWD
What the RS 7 performance adds over the A3 quattro
| Spec | A3 quattro | RS 7 performance |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 306 mm | 419.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated steel discs |
| Rear brake diameter | 272 mm | 370.8 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated steel discs |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 8.3 cu-ft | 24.6 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3461 lbs | 4916 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3461 lbs | 4916 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | biturbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 1984 cc | 3996 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 621 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | 627 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L TFSI 4 cyl | 4.0 TFSI, 8 CYL |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | 19.3 gal |
| Front headroom | 36.8 in | 37 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in | 37 in |
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 28 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Overall height | 56.2 in | 56.1 in |
| Overall length | 177.3 in | 197.2 in |
| Overall width | 71.5 in | 76.8 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 4.0 Tfsi®, 8 CYL, Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension (front and rear), Brakes: 16.5-in front discs / 14.6-in rear discs, Eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive, Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering, Wheels (Standard): 21" 10-spoke star design wheels, silver finish with 275/35 summer tires
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 419.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated steel discs |
| Rear brake diameter | 370.8 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated steel discs |
| Parking brake type | Electro-mechanical |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.6 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 56.1 in |
| Overall length | 197.2 in |
| Overall width | 76.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | biturbo |
| Cylinder count | 8 |
| Engine displacement | 3996 cc |
| Fuel injection system | TFSI |
| Engine type (full description) | 4.0 TFSI, 8 CYL |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 621 hp |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 14 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 16 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 21 mpg |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.3 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 37 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.9 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension |
Tires
| Tire size | 275/35 R21 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | Eight-speed Tiptronic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4916 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4916 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety4 std · 0 opt
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Brakes: 16.5-in front discs / 14.6-in rear discs
- Electro-mechanical parking brake
- Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Exterior3 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)
- Wheels (Standard): 21" 10-spoke star design wheels, silver finish with 275/35 summer tires
- Wheels (Available): 22" 5-Y-spoke design wheels, bi-color finish, milled cut with 285/30 summer tires optional
- Wheels (Available): 22" 5-Y-spoke design wheels, matte black finish with 285/30 summer tires optional
- Wheels (Available): 22" 5-Y-spoke design wheels, matte gray finish with 285/30 summer tires optional
Powertrain11 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)
- 4.0 Tfsi®, 8 CYL
- 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)
- Eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive
- 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)
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension (front and rear)
- Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering
- 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 7 performance
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Audi RS RS 7 performance add over the A3 quattro?
Against the A3 quattro, 6 features become standard that the A3 quattro does not and 36 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.