2018 Audi RS3 Base Pricing and Spec

Base
Overview
The 2018 Audi RS3 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 3rd October 2017. The Audi RS3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $80,900 before on-road costs.
This Audi RS3 is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 294 kW of power (at 5850 rpm) and 480 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Audi claims the RS3 Base uses 8.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 191g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 595km per full tank
The Audi RS3 measures 1411mm (55.6 inches) in height, 4343mm (171.0 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2631mm (103.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1600kg (3527.4 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. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,343 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,411 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm |
| Load Capacity | 420 mm |
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Explore Audi RS3 Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Dvd: yes
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Size: 7.0
Mobile Integration
Mobile Integration Apple Carplay: yes
Mobile Integration Android Auto: yes
Mobile Integration Mirrorlink: 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
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
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
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 191
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: 50
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
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 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: 8.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 11.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 595
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 370
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 11.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 36
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 44
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.4
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 Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5850
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
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
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: 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
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
Responsive Suspension Manufacturer Name: Audi Magnetic Ride
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
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 Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 91
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 91
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: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: MQB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 280
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 9.9
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 39.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1120
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.6
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1411
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2631
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 103.6
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1800
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 171.0
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4343
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1514
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1559
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.8
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10900
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1021
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 955
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1392
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.8
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1344
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 52.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1453
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1422
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 56.0
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
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlight Control Speed Dependent: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
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
Led Lights Side Indicator Lights Location: Side Indicator Lights
Paint
External Color: red
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Roof Rails Colour: Black
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Remote
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: 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: Alloy
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Alloy
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Tilting For Reversing: Automatic
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3527
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1600
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: 2020
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4453
Tare Weight Kg: 1555
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Kg: 1600
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Lbs: 3527
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 1
System Digital Radio: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Digital Media Card: yes
System Colour Screen: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 1
Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: DVD
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
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Suede
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Audi Side Assist
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
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
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
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
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
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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