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2026 Audi S3

RS 3 AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $66,100Compare this trim against anything →

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

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 (maximum)	3461 lbs	3627 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3461 lbs	3627 lbs
Cylinder count	4	5
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 91H all-season	265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer
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: 0-60 mph (secs.) Est.: 3.6, Compression Ratio :1: 10, Curb Weight (lbs.): 3,627, Drag Coefficient (Cd.): 0.32, Driven Wheels: quattro® all-wheel drive with torque splitter, Engine Type: 2.5L TFSI 5 cyl, Front Brakes: 375mm (14.8'') cross drilled/ventilated; Optional 380 mm (15.0") Ceramic discs, Height (in.): 54.8, Length (in.): 178.5, Overall Width without Mirrors (in.): 72.9, Peak Power (HP): 394, Peak Torque (lb.-ft): 369, Rear Brakes: 310mm (12.2'') x 22mm ventilated, Steering Ratio :1: 14.5, Tires (Standard): 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer, Top Track Speed (mph): 155 / 180 (standard / optional Dynamic plus package), Total Displacement (cc): 2.48, Turning Circle (ft. Curb-to-Curb): 39.4, Wheelbase (in.): 103.6, Wheels (Standard): 19" 10-cross-spoke design, bicolor finish

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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 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 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.059 / 3.45
Transmission speeds	7
Transmission type	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

Safety2 std · 0 opt

Anti-Lock Braking System, All Four Wheels, with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Convenience4 std · 0 opt

Base MSRP (USD): $40,100 / $52,000 / $66,100
Destination and Delivery (USD): $1,395
Limited Warranty - Comprehensive: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever occurs first
Limited Warranty - Powertrain: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever occurs first

Seating1 std · 0 opt

Seating: 5

Interior7 std · 0 opt

EPA Class: Midsize Car AWD
Headroom, Front (in.): 36.8
Headroom, Rear (in.): 36.6
Legroom, Front (in.): 41.2
Legroom, Rear (in.): 35.2
Shoulder Room, Front (in.): 54.8
Shoulder Room, Rear (in.): 53

Exterior9 std · 2 opt

Curb Weight (lbs.): 3,627
Drag Coefficient (Cd.): 0.32
Height (in.): 54.8
Length (in.): 178.5
Overall Width with Mirrors (in.): 78.1
Overall Width without Mirrors (in.): 72.9
Tires (Standard): 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer
Wheelbase (in.): 103.6
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

Powertrain20 std · 0 opt

quattro® all-wheel drive
0-60 mph (secs.) Est.: 3.6
Bore (mm): 82.5
Compression Ratio :1: 10
Cylinder Head: Aluminum alloy
Driven Wheels: quattro® all-wheel drive with torque splitter
Drivetrain Configuration: Transverse
EPA Estimated MPG (City): 24 / 23 / 20
EPA Estimated MPG (Combined): 28 / 26 / 23
EPA Estimated MPG (Highway): 34 / 31 / 29
Engine Type: 2.5L TFSI 5 cyl
Fuel Capacity (gal.): 14.5
Peak Power (HP): 394
Peak Torque (lb.-ft): 369
Recommended Fuel: Premium
Stroke (mm): 92.8
Top Track Speed (mph): 155 / 180 (standard / optional Dynamic plus package)
Total Displacement (cc): 2.48
Transmission: 7-speed S-tronic® transmission
Valvetrain: 16-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift and variable timing

Chassis9 std · 0 opt

Body Construction: Unitary steel
Front Brakes: 375mm (14.8'') cross drilled/ventilated; Optional 380 mm (15.0") Ceramic discs
Front Suspension: Mcpherson strut front axle
Parking Brake: Electro-mechanical
Rear Brakes: 310mm (12.2'') x 22mm ventilated
Rear Suspension: Four-link rear suspension
Steering Ratio :1: 14.5
Steering Type: Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance
Turning Circle (ft. Curb-to-Curb): 39.4

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

Cargo Volume, with seatbacks fixed (cu. ft.): 8.3

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 S3. 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 S3 RS 3?

The manufacturer lists $66,100 for the 2026 Audi S3 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 S3 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.