

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

1.5 L, 6-speed manual, Convertible, Petrol, FWD
From $46,525
excl. on-roads

2.5 L, 7-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4
From $104,800
excl. on-roads
Variant
Cooper Classic
Variant
—
Body type
Convertible
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
100kW / 220Nm
Power and torque
294kW / 500Nm
714km
663km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
2
Doors
5
Seats
4
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Cylinders
3cyl
Cylinders
5cyl
714km
663km
Power
100kW at 4500 rpm
Power
294kW at 5600 rpm
Torque
220Nm at 1480 rpm
Torque
500Nm at 2250 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.8 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
3.8 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
98
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
6.6 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
5.0 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
119g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
191g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
—
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
3821 mm
Length
4389 mm
Height
1415 mm
Height
1436 mm
Width
1727 mm
Width
1851 mm
Ground clearance unladen
115 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1501 mm
Front track
1592 mm
Rear track
1501 mm
Rear track
1524 mm
Wheelbase
2495 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Boot space
215 L
Boot space
282 L
Kerb weight
2657 kg
Kerb weight
3616 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1670 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2075 kg
Tare weight
1183 kg
Tare weight
1606 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
195/55 R16 87W
Front tyres
265/30 R19 93Y
Front rims
6.5x16
Front rims
9.0x19
Rear tyres
195/55 R16 87W
Rear tyres
245/35 R19 92Y
Rear rims
6.5x16
Rear rims
8.0x19
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
4
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
no
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
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
no
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
15
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
no
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.80 ”
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Premium Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
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
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
3
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard


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