

Josh Nevett
2025 Audi RS3 review
3 Months Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

2.5 L, 7-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4
From $104,800
excl. on-roads

Automatic, Hatchback, Electric, FWD
From $29,990
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
Essential
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
—
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
294kW / 500Nm
Power and torque
70kW / 180Nm
663km
—
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
6 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
—
Cylinders
5cyl
Cylinders
—
663km
—
Power
294kW at 5600 rpm
Power
70kW
Torque
500Nm at 2250 rpm
Torque
180Nm at 0 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
—
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
3.8 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
12.3 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Transmission
1 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel octane
98
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
191g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
6 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 20,000 km
Length
4389 mm
Length
4290 mm
Height
1436 mm
Height
1570 mm
Width
1851 mm
Width
1770 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
130 mm
Front track
1592 mm
Front track
1530 mm
Rear track
1524 mm
Rear track
1530 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Boot space
282 L
Boot space
345 L
Kerb weight
3616 kg
Kerb weight
3320 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2075 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1916 kg
Tare weight
1606 kg
Tare weight
1506 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
265/30 R19 93Y
Front tyres
195/60 R16 89H
Front rims
9.0x19
Front rims
6.5x16
Rear tyres
245/35 R19 92Y
Rear tyres
195/60 R16 89H
Rear rims
8.0x19
Rear rims
6.5x16
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
8
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal, buzzer and Blind Spot Detection
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Battery type
—
Battery type
Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery capacity
—
Battery capacity
44.96 kWh
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Not Available
Power consumption
Standard
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
Type 2 (Mennekes)
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
—
Peak charge rate
60
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (EV wall)
7
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
0.48
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
15
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
12.80 ”
Seat material
Premium Leather
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
3
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available


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