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2027 Audi S3

RS 3 AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $67,500Compare this trim against anything →

What the RS 3 adds over the A3 quattro (+$26,800)

Spec	A3 quattro	RS 3
Front brake diameter	306 mm	375 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc	cross drilled/ventilated
Rear brake diameter	272 mm	310 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc	ventilated disc
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	19 mpg
MPG (combined)	28 mpg	22 mpg
MPG (highway)	33 mpg	27 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$40,700	$67,500
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 summer tires / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer tires
Final drive ratio	4.2	4.1
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: Driven Wheels: quattro® all-wheel drive with torque splitter

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	375 mm
Front brake type	cross drilled/ventilated
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)	19 mpg
MPG (combined)	22 mpg
MPG (highway)	27 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)

$67,500

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

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.1
Transmission speeds	7
Transmission type	7-speed S-tronic® transmission

Wheels

Wheel diameter

19 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety2 std · 0 opt

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

Interior11 std · 0 opt

Destination and Delivery (USD): $1,395
EPA Class: Midsize Car AWD
Headroom, Front (in.)
Headroom, Rear (in.)
Legroom, Front (in.)
Legroom, Rear (in.)
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever occurs first
Seating: 5
Shoulder Room, Front (in.)
Shoulder Room, Rear (in.)
Starting MSRP (USD)

Exterior8 std · 2 opt

Drag Coefficient (Cd.)
Height (in.)
Length (in.)
Overall Width with Mirrors (in.)
Overall Width without Mirrors (in.)
Tires (Standard)
Wheelbase (in.)
Wheels (Standard)
Tires (Optional) optional
Wheels (Optional) optional

Powertrain16 std · 1 opt

quattro® all-wheel drive
0-60 mph (secs.)
Compression Ratio :1
Driven Wheels: quattro® all-wheel drive with torque splitter
EPA Estimated MPG (City)
EPA Estimated MPG (Combined)
EPA Estimated MPG (Highway)
Fuel Capacity (gal.): 14.5
Peak Power (HP)
Peak Torque (lb.-ft)
Powertrain Limited Warranty: 4 year / 50,000 mi whichever occurs first
Recommended Fuel: Premium
Top Track Speed (mph)
Transmission: 7-speed S-tronic® transmission
Type: 2.0L TFSI 4 cyl / 2.5L TFSI 5 cyl
Valvetrain: 16-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift and variable timing
RS 3 Optional Dynamic plus package (top speed 180 mph / 290 km/h) optional

Chassis9 std · 1 opt

Body Construction: Unitary steel
Front Brakes
Front Suspension: Mcpherson strut front axle
Parking Brake: Electro-mechanical
Rear Brakes
Rear Suspension: Four-link rear suspension
Steering Ratio :1
Steering Type: Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance
Turning Circle (ft. Curb-to-Curb)
Front Brakes: Optional 380 mm (15.0") Ceramic discs (RS 3) optional

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

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

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 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 2027 Audi S3 RS 3?

The manufacturer lists $67,500 for the 2027 Audi S3 RS 3. That is $26,800 above the A3 quattro, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2027 Audi S3 RS 3 add over the A3 quattro?

Against the A3 quattro, 1 feature becomes 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.