8.7
2022 Audi RS3 review
Audi's littlest RS model soldiers on with sonorous five-cylinder grunt and is as quick and engaging as ever. AMG A45 who?
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James Wong
2022 Audi RS3 vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
Audi RS3
Mazda Mazda 3
2022 Audi
RS3
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.6.
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Based on the Audi RS3 2.5 TFSI S TRONIC
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING VISION
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
451 to 457 km
51L
296 to 337 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$30,470 - $42,470
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- As fast and as fun as ever
- Five-cylinder sound is unique amongst rivals
- Significantly undercuts A45 and CLA45 twins
Misses
- Some features missing due to semiconductor shortage
- Easily $100,000 on the road – far from cheap thrills
- Tyres can get a little noisy on the highway
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Elegant exterior
- Upscale interior
- Sporty handling
Misses
- Ride could be smoother
- Cabin could be quieter, roomier
- Powertrain merely average
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$500)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$7,400)
- RS Design Package with Painted Brake Calipers (+$13,000)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,600)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Colours Available
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 5 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 13 | |
