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 | 2025 |
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| Make | Audi |
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| Model | RS 3 |
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| Engine | 2.5L Turbo inline5 |
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| Horsepower | 401 hp |
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| Torque | 369 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
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| Drivetrain | AWD |
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| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 20 / 29 |
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The 2025 model year
A 2025 refresh revised the bumpers and lighting signatures and retuned the torque-splitter software; output held at 401 hp.
Audi RS 3 by year