

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

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

1.4 L, 5-speed manual, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $18,490
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
GL
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
1.4 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.1 / 100 km
Power and torque
294kW / 500Nm
Power and torque
66kW / 130Nm
663km
725km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
1.4 L
Cylinders
5cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
663km
725km
Power
294kW at 5600 rpm
Power
66kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
500Nm at 2250 rpm
Torque
130Nm at 4400 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Dual Injector
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
3.8 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Transmission
5 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
98
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
37 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.1 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
6.3 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
4.4 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
191g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
118g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
—
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4389 mm
Length
3995 mm
Height
1436 mm
Height
1470 mm
Width
1851 mm
Width
1745 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
120 mm
Front track
1592 mm
Front track
1530 mm
Rear track
1524 mm
Rear track
1530 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
Boot space
282 L
Boot space
355 L
Kerb weight
3616 kg
Kerb weight
1973 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2075 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1405 kg
Tare weight
1606 kg
Tare weight
875 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
1000 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
400 kg
Front tyres
265/30 R19 93Y
Front tyres
175/65 R15 84H
Front rims
9.0x19
Front rims
5.0x15
Rear tyres
245/35 R19 92Y
Rear tyres
175/65 R15 84H
Rear rims
8.0x19
Rear rims
5.0x15
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
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+)
no
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
15
Number of speakers
4
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
—
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
9.0 ”
Seat material
Premium Leather
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
3
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available


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