2026 Audi

RS 3

Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo

Audi RS 3: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026Audi calls it quattro.
Transmission: Automatic (AM-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 394NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight: 0.109 hp/lb
Cyl: 5EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
MPG City: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
MPG Comb: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
CO₂: 387 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 178 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,616 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol: 87 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Cargo Vol: 8 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Standard
Lane-departure warning: Standard
Recalls: 0
Owner complaints: 1 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Audi pre sense.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

WHEELS100%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1 total.

Audi RS 3: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 4 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.