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Overview
The 2017 Audi RS3 Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 6th July 2017. The Audi RS3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $84,611 before on-road costs.
This Audi RS3 is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 294 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 480 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Audi claims the RS3 Base uses 8.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 188g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 663km per full tank
The Audi RS3 measures 1397mm (55.0 inches) in height, 4479mm (176.3 inches) in length, 1802mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2633mm (103.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1590kg (3505.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The RS3 Base comes standard with 235/35 R19 front tyres and 235/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
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Power to Weight
184.91 kW/t
59.78 kW/t
184.91 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
8.3 L/100km
0.6 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
663 km
652 km
1,368 km
Price
$84,611 - $84,900
$22,840
$84,900
Years on Sale
New this year
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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Dimensions
4,479 mm
1,802 mm
1,397 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,479 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,802 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,633 mm |
| Load Capacity | 415 mm |
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Explore Audi RS3 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 188
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2480
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 5
Engine Bore: 82.5
Engine Stroke: 92.8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 55
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.1
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Display Screen Size Inch: 12.3
Display Screen Number: 2
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 12.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 663
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 412
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.3
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.1
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 250
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 155
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 294
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 400
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 480
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Drive Selection: Automatic
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering Variable Rack: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Suede & Leather
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
Responsive Suspension Manufacturer Name: Magnetic Ride Control
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Front Location: Front
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 35
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Front Diameter: 19
Wheels Tire Rear Diameter: 19
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 19
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 19
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.0
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1397
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2633
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 103.7
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1802
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 176.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4479
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1528
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1559
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.4
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Fog Light Function: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: LED
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Led Lights High Beam Location: High Beam
Led Lights Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
Paint
External Color: Gray
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Privacy Glass
Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3505
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1590
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2005
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4420
Tare Weight Kg: 1556
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Kg: 1590
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Lbs: 3505
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Digital Radio: yes
System Colour Screen: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 10
Speaker Subwoofer: yes
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Speaker Surround Sound: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Mobile Integration
Mobile Integration Apple Carplay: yes
Mobile Integration Android Auto: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Luxury Trim On Doors: Titanium
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Knee Airbags
Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
Intermediate Service Period Months: 12
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