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The RS 3.
The Audi RS 3 is Audi's compact high-performance sedan, built on the A3 platform and sold in the US only as a four-door sedan (no Sportback body style). The 2027 RS 3 uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder rated at 394 hp and 369 lb-ft, paired with a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive with Audi's RS torque splitter, which can be set to RS Performance or RS Torque Rear modes.
Audi quotes 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds, and the EPA rates the RS 3 at 19 mpg city and 27 highway. It is sold in a single trim with Nappa leather RS sport seats, navigation, a head-up display and adaptive cruise control standard, plus Matrix-design LED headlights with customizable daytime running light signatures; Black Optic and Carbon appearance packages are available. Cargo space is 11.3 cu ft.
It suits drivers who want all-wheel-drive performance and daily usability in the smallest, most affordable car in Audi's lineup.
By the numbers.
Powertrain
- Engine
- 2.5L turbocharged five-cylinder
- Horsepower
- 394 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
Performance & efficiency
- 0–60 mph
- 3.6 sec
- Fuel economy
- 19 city / 27 hwy mpg
Dimensions & capacity
- Body style
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Curb weight
- 3,627 lbs
- Length
- 178.8 in
- Width
- 72.9 in
- Height
- 55.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 103.6 in
- Cargo
- 11.3 cu ft
Choose your RS 3.
| Trim | Power | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| RS 3 | 394 hp | $67,500 |
MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and options. Lease, finance and cash figures are quoted individually for each inquiry.
What comes with it.
Comfort & interior
- Nappa leather RS sport front seats, heated as standard
- 40-20-40 split-folding rear bench
- Customizable ambient interior lighting
- Wireless charging and USB-C connectivity
Technology
- Standard navigation and head-up display
- RS-specific Audi virtual cockpit displays
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Advanced MMI touchscreen infotainment
Performance & chassis
- 2.5L turbo five-cylinder with RS-specific firing order and exhaust note
- quattro AWD with RS torque splitter
- RS sport suspension with adaptive damping
- 19-inch wheels standard
Driver assistance
- Standard adaptive cruise control
- Matrix-design LED headlights with adaptive high beam
- 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking and traction control
Specifications are manufacturer-published figures for the 2027 US model and may vary by trim, options and market. Confirm details with OTO before you commit.
