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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.
Audi connect | Driver Convenience |
Audi drive select | Driver Convenience |
Audi phone box with wireless charging | Driver Convenience |
Audi smartphone interface | Driver Convenience |
Audi virtual cockpit with RS specific display | Driver Convenience |
Automatic start/stop system | Driver Convenience |
Bluetooth interface | Driver Convenience |
MMI navigation plus with MMI touch | Driver Convenience |
Progressive power assisted steering | Driver Convenience |
Service indicator | Driver Convenience |
Voice control system | Driver Convenience |
2 USB interfaces and Aux-In jack | Entertainment |
CD player | Entertainment |
DAB Digital radio | Entertainment |
MMI radio plus with 7" colour MMI screen and MMI controller | Entertainment |
Two SDXC card slots | Entertainment |
Audi Beam uses LEDs to project the Audi Sport logo | Exterior Features |
Auto dimming rear view mirror | Exterior Features |
Automatic lights and wipers | Exterior Features |
Black door mirrors | Exterior Features |
Body coloured side sills extension | Exterior Features |
Electric panoramic sunroof | Exterior Features |
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators | Exterior Features |
Flared front wheel arches | Exterior Features |
Front and rear electric windows | Exterior Features |
Headlight washers | Exterior Features |
Heated rear window | Exterior Features |
Heated windscreen washer jets | Exterior Features |
Illuminated door sill trims with RS logo | Exterior Features |
Matt aluminium radiator grille frame including matt black quattro logo | Exterior Features |
Model and engine designation badges at rear | Exterior Features |
Privacy glass - dark tinted rear and rear side windows from B-pillar backwards | Exterior Features |
Rear spoiler | Exterior Features |
RS front bumper with large air inlets in gloss black and horizontal blade painted in body colour | Exterior Features |
RS3 badge on grille and luggage compartment lid | Exterior Features |
3 adjustable rear headrests | Interior Features |
3 Spoke flat bottomed leather/alcantara multi-function sport steering wheel + gear shift paddles in aluminium look, contrast stitching and RS badging | Interior Features |
4 lashing points to secure luggage | Interior Features |
60/40 split folding rear seat | Interior Features |
Adjustable front centre armrest | Interior Features |
Driver/passenger sunvisors | Interior Features |
Dual zone electronic climate control | Interior Features |
Fine Nappa leather upholstery with front super sports seats RS embossed logo | Interior Features |
Front and rear interior lights with delay | Interior Features |
Front head restraints | Interior Features |
Front/rear floor mats | Interior Features |
Heated front seats | Interior Features |
Height/depth adjustable steering column | Interior Features |
Illuminated glovebox | Interior Features |
ISOFIX child seat mounting and Top Tether with front passenger airbag deactivation | Interior Features |
Manual height adjustable front seats | Interior Features |
RS gear lever knob in alcantara/leather gaiter with contrast stitching | Interior Features |
Stainless steel pedals | Interior Features |
Storage compartments in doors side trims, centre console and under front drivers seat | Interior Features |
Tool kit | Interior Features |
Black Styling pack - RS3 | Packs |
LED interior light pack - A3/RS3 | Packs |
Non smoking pack - RS3 | Packs |
Storage and luggage pack - A3/RS3 | Packs |
3 point seatbelts on all seats | Safety |
ABS/EBD | Safety |
Airbags - front driver/passenger, front & rear side, curtain, drivers knee | Safety |
ASR | Safety |
Black painted brake calipers with RS logo at the front | Safety |
EDL | Safety |
Electromechanical parking brake | Safety |
ESC - Electronic Stability Control + traction control | Safety |
Hill hold assist | Safety |
Predictive pedestrian protection | Safety |
RS brake system | Safety |
Seatbelt warning | Safety |
Warning triangle and first aid kit | Safety |
Anti theft alarm | Security |
Anti-theft wheel bolts | Security |
Immobiliser | Security |
Remote control central locking | Security |
RS sports suspension | Technical |
Aluminium air vent surrounds | Trim |
Aluminium trim elements | Trim |
Carbon inlays | Trim |
19" 5 arm rotor style audi sport design alloy wheels in glossy anthracite black look with diamond cut finish | Wheels |
Tyre repair kit | Wheels |
Audi Exclusive - Custom |
Crystal - Ara blue |
Crystal - Panther black |
Metallic - Floret silver |
Metallic - Glacier white |
Metallic - Mythos black |
Metallic - Tango red |
Pearl - Daytona grey |
Solid - Nardo grey |
Audi matrix LED headlights, LED rear lights, dynamic front and rear indicators and headlight cleaning system | |||
Active pedestrian safety system | |||
Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go | |||
Audi active lane assist | |||
Audi parking system plus - acoustic and visual park assist system for front and rear | |||
Audi pre sense basic | |||
Audi side assist | |||
Emergency assist | |||
High beam assist | |||
Pre sense front | |||
Traffic jam assist | |||
Audi magnetic ride | |||
RS sport exhaust system | |||
Tyre pressure monitoring system | |||
Active pedestrian safety system | |||
Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go | |||
Audi active lane assist | |||
Audi parking system plus - acoustic and visual park assist system for front and rear | |||
Audi pre sense basic | |||
Audi side assist | |||
Camera based traffic sign recognition | |||
Emergency assist | |||
High beam assist | |||
Pre sense front | |||
Traffic jam assist | |||
Advanced key | |||
Bang and Olufsen sound system | |||
Reversing camera | |||
Registration Fee | On The Road | 55 | 0 |
Delivery | On The Road | 550 | 110 |
Twelve Months Road Tax | On The Road | 1305 | 0 |
Audi parking system plus - acoustic and visual park assist system for front and rear | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Cruise control + speed limiter | Driver Convenience | 0 | 0 |
Audi sound system with 10 loudspeakers | Entertainment | 0 | 0 |
Audi exclusive paint | Exterior Features | 2000 | 400 |
Auto dimming and folding door mirrors | Exterior Features | 229.1667 | 45.8333 |
Crystal effect paint | Exterior Features | 645.8333 | 129.1667 |
LED headlights with LED rear lights + dynamic rear indicators | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Metallic paint | Exterior Features | 479.1667 | 95.8333 |
Pearlescent paint | Exterior Features | 479.1667 | 95.8333 |
RS sports exhaust system | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Solid paint | Exterior Features | 0 | 0 |
Black cloth headlining | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
Power adjustable front seats | Interior Features | 541.6667 | 108.3333 |
Rock grey cloth headlining | Interior Features | 0 | 0 |
Audi Sport pack - RS3 | Packs | 1000 | 200 |
Comfort and sound pack - RS3 Auto | Packs | 829.1667 | 165.8333 |
Driver Assistance pack - A3/RS3 Auto | Packs | 1283.3333 | 256.6667 |
Driver Assistance pack with camera based traffic sign recognition - A3/RS3 Auto | Packs | 1283.3333 | 256.6667 |
Matrix LED Exterior lighting Pack - A3 | Packs | 745.8333 | 149.1667 |
Audi Exclusive - Custom | Paintwork | 2000 | 400 |
Crystal - Ara blue | Paintwork | 645.8333 | 129.1667 |
Crystal - Panther black | Paintwork | 645.8333 | 129.1667 |
Metallic - Floret silver | Paintwork | 479.1667 | 95.8333 |
Metallic - Glacier white | Paintwork | 479.1667 | 95.8333 |
Metallic - Mythos black | Paintwork | 479.1667 | 95.8333 |
Metallic - Tango red | Paintwork | 479.1667 | 95.8333 |
Pearl - Daytona grey | Paintwork | 479.1667 | 95.8333 |
Solid - Nardo grey | Paintwork | 0 | 0 |
Tyre pressure warning | Safety | 0 | 0 |
Increased top speed to 174mph | Technical | 1333.3333 | 266.6667 |
Fine nappa leather - Black with Crescendo red stitching + front super sports seats with RS embossed logo | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Fine nappa leather - Black with Rock grey stitching + front super sports seats with RS embossed logo | Trim | 0 | 0 |
Fine nappa leather - Lunar silver with Granite grey stitching + front super sports seats with RS embossed logo | Trim | 0 | 0 |
CO2 (g/km) | Emissions - ICE | 194 |
HC+NOx | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Particles | Emissions - ICE | Not Available |
Standard Euro Emissions | Emissions - ICE | EURO 6 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | Emissions - ICE | 214 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max | Emissions - ICE | 214 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min | Emissions - ICE | 214 |
Camshaft | Engine and Drive Train | DOHC |
Catalytic Convertor | Engine and Drive Train | Yes |
CC | Engine and Drive Train | 2480 |
Cylinder Layout | Engine and Drive Train | IN-LINE |
Engine Code | Engine and Drive Train | 8VMRWY |
Engine Layout | Engine and Drive Train | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
Fuel Delivery | Engine and Drive Train | TURBO DIRECT INJECTION |
Gears | Engine and Drive Train | 7 SPEED |
Transmission | Engine and Drive Train | SEMI-AUTO |
EC Combined (mpg) | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 33.2 |
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies | Fuel Consumption - ICE | Yes |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 9.5 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 9.5 |
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 9.5 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 29.7 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 29.7 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min | Fuel Consumption - ICE | 29.7 |
Alternative Fuel Qualifying | General | No |
Badge Engine CC | General | 2.5 |
Badge Power | General | 400 |
Based On ID | General | Not Available |
Coin Description | General | TFSI Quattro |
Coin Series | General | RS 3 Sport Edition |
Generation Mark | General | 3 |
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | General | 46E |
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | General | 12 |
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | General | 3 |
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | General | 5 |
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | General | Not Available |
NCAP Safety Assist % | General | Not Available |
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern? | General | No |
Special Edition | General | No |
Special Order | General | No |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | General | 60000 |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | General | 3 |
Vehicle Homologation Class | General | M1 |
0 to 62 mph (secs) | Performance | 4.1 |
Engine Power - BHP | Performance | 400 |
Engine Power - KW | Performance | 294 |
Engine Power - RPM | Performance | 5850 |
Engine Torque - LBS.FT | Performance | 354 |
Engine Torque - MKG | Performance | 49 |
Engine Torque - NM | Performance | 480 |
Engine Torque - RPM | Performance | 1950 |
Top Speed | Performance | 155 |
Emissions Test Cycle | Test Cycles | Second Act |
Alloys? | Tyres | Yes |
Space Saver? | Tyres | No |
Tyre Size Front | Tyres | 255/30 R19 |
Tyre Size Rear | Tyres | 235/35 R19 |
Tyre Size Spare | Tyres | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | Tyres | 5 ARM ROTOR |
Wheel Type | Tyres | 19" ALLOY |
Height | Vehicle Dimensions | 1397 |
Height (including roof rails) | Vehicle Dimensions | 1397 |
Length | Vehicle Dimensions | 4479 |
Wheelbase | Vehicle Dimensions | 2631 |
Width (including mirrors) | Vehicle Dimensions | 1960 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | Weight and Capacities | 55 |
Gross Vehicle Weight | Weight and Capacities | 2060 |
Max. Loading Weight | Weight and Capacities | 525 |
Max. Towing Weight - Braked | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | Weight and Capacities | Not Available |
Minimum Kerbweight | Weight and Capacities | 1535 |
No. of Seats | Weight and Capacities | 5 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | Weight and Capacities | 11 |
The first Audi RS saloon since 2010 features the world's most powerful five-cylinder engine, rated at 400PS. This RS 3 Saloon is very subtle and very, very quick.
We're used to sharp-suited super-fast RS-badged Audi sports saloons - but we've never seen one based on the A3. The brand has long offered us the four-door S3 of course, a car that now puts out 310PS, but enthusiasts wanting something even faster in a three-box bodyshape have had to wait until the launch of this RS 3 Saloon to get Ingolstadt's ultimate compact super-sedan. In creating this variant, the company has taken the opportunity to include all the features lately added to the standard A3 range - which primarily means extra media connectivity options and the extra cost Virtual Cockpit instrument display. There's still a 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbocharged engine driving all four wheels but now you get a power boost to 400PS. More is better, right?
This 400PS, 174mph RS 3 makes history as the first saloon in the brand's history to use a transversely mounted configuration for its evocative powerplant. The 2.5 TFSI unit delivers 400PS and 480 Nm of torque. Such firepower allows the this compact RS model to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds. It can attain a maximum speed of 155mph and, upon request, Audi will increase the electronically limited top speed to 174mph. The unique sound of the five-cylinder unit intensifies an already emotionally charged driving experience originating from the ignition alternating between directly adjacent cylinders and widely spaced ones. The sound can be modified via the standard 'Audi drive select' drive dynamics system. With its light-alloy crankcase, the five-cylinder engine is 26 kilograms lighter than before. It employs a dual injection into the intake manifold and into the combustion chambers, as well as the Audi valvelift system for variable control of the exhaust valves. Maximum torque is readily available across a broad plateau, which means that you'll rarely be caught off boost. A widened track, bigger brakes and tyres, retuned ESP stability control and a sharpened suspension setup lowered by 25mm distinguish the RS3 from a standard A3 Saloon.
The great thing about Audi RS models is that despite packing a punch that would make Iron Mike appear a bit of a powder puff, they're not ludicrously overt. Those in the know will spot the aluminium mirror housings, side skirts, rear diffuser and the hunkered down stance. Yes, there are 19-inch alloy wheels and burbling exhausts but the RS3 doesn't wear the sort of wings, monster wheel arch bulges and grille-pocked bonnets that appear on most fast saloons. In that regard it's relatively low key. Compared with an A3, the front track of the RS 3 Saloon is wider by 20 millimetres - the front wheel arches are accordingly flared wider as well. At the rear axle the wheels are spaced 14 millimetres further apart compared with the standard model. A fixed spoiler lip on the luggage compartment lid improves the separation of air flow. A distinctive diffuser insert with vertical struts and the large oval tailpipes of the RS exhaust system terminate the rear. The dark-toned interior welcomes the driver and passengers with illuminated door sills bearing the RS 3 logos and black fine Nappa leather sport seats with RS logos on the backrests are standard. Optionally available are more contoured RS sport seats with integrated head restraints.
You'll need to budget the best part of £45,000 for this RS 3 Saloon. That's a fraction less than you'll have to find for the RS 3 Sportback five-door hatch and about the same money that Mercedes is asking for what is probably this car's closest competitor, the 381bhp Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC. Black fine Nappa leather sport seats with RS logos on the backrests are standard in this RS 3. Optionally available are more contoured RS sport seats with integrated head restraints, their covers being diamond patterned and colour-perforated. The standard RS sport leather steering wheel is flattened at the bottom. As standard, a seven-inch electrically extending MMI screen is fitted and you can add to it the various services of Audi connect, including navigation with Google Earth and Google Street View, as well as information on fuel prices, the weather, travel and traffic. The information is displayed directly in the MMI, and operation is by way of the standard-equipped RS multifunction steering wheel, the rotary/push-button control and touchpad or by spoken command. The two circular instrument binnacle dials are black with red needles and white scales. Or you can specify the fully digital Audi virtual cockpit with its high-resolution 12.3-inch monitor that allows the driver to choose between three display modes. They include a special RS screen that moves the tachometer to the centre. On the left and right information appears on tyre pressure, torque and g-forces. When the transmission is operating in manual mode, a scale with a colour background prompts the driver to use the steering wheel paddle or selector lever to upshift when approaching maximum revs.
Despite a power output that was well into supercar territory not so very long ago, the Audi RS 3 Saloon turns in a very creditable performance at the pumps. Or it will as long as you don't spend most of your time with the loud pedal buried in the carpet. Don't expect its quoted running cost figures to differ very much from those of the previous RS 3 Sportback model, which was rated at around 35mpg on the combined cycle, with emissions of around 190g/km. A start-stop system and energy recuperation system along with a hi-tech oil pump improves efficiency and at the same time earns the car a Euro6 compliance stamp. As the previous hatch models have demonstrated, the RS3's cachet will keep residual values sturdy in the short term at least but expensive options such as the carbon ceramic brakes will cause a softening in percentage values come resale time. Insurance isn't going to be cheap either with a Group 50 valuation resulting in some chunky-looking premiums.
If there was one thing that previous Audi RS3 models have demonstrated very vividly, it's been that you don't need an impractical shape, a huge thirst and iffy reliability to deliver supercar-style performance. Like its hatch predecessors, this Saloon model delivers all of this in an incredibly effective, no-nonsense way. Buyers will like this car's all-weather ability, its everyday practicality and its relatively tasteful discretion. And the cachet that goes with owning a car powered by the world's most potent five cylinder engine will probably ensure that Audi will sell every one of these that they can get their hands on.
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