The RS 3 carries Audi's signature engine into the compact class: a 2.5L turbocharged inline-five, the only engine of its layout in a modern production sedan, with a 1-2-4-5-3 firing order that traces straight back to the rally-era Sport quattro. Compact, all-wheel drive, and faster point-to-point than its size suggests, it has become the entry ticket to Audi Sport ownership without feeling like a compromise.
Specifications
| Year | 2018 |
| Make | Audi |
| Model | RS 3 |
| Engine | 2.5L Turbo inline5 |
| Horsepower | 401 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 19 / 28 |
Audi RS 3 by year