Audi RS3 FAQs

• How much does the Audi RS3 cost?

  Prices for the Audi RS3 range from $83,800 for the entry-level 2.5 Tfsi Quattro, and top out at $89,900 for the 2.5 Tfsi Quattro Carbon Edition. These prices are based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, meaning you'll need to factor in additional costs associated with stamp duty, on-road costs, government charges, and other fees where applicable. If the latest RS3 seems out of reach for your budget, you can always look at the more affordable Audi S3 if you don't mind forgoing some of the performance attributes of the R Series.

• What's the difference between the Audi S3 and RS3?

  The four-cylinder turbo motor powering the Audi S3 might be a gun in its own right, however, when compared with the five-cylinder RS3, which boasts even more horsepower, it falls quite a bit short of its performance-oriented sibling. Of course, you do pay a premium for this right, and the RS3 also offers a greater level of amenity, more premium touches and a superior ride dynamic. The differences are many, but both have earned their stripes as standout cars.

• How fast is the Audi RS3?

  If you had any doubts about the sheer adrenaline you might experience when you get behind the wheel of an Audi RS3 then one look at the specs list might tell you why. Not only is this powerful unit backed by a superb engine, but it is capable of rocketing from 0-100km/h in just 4.1 seconds, with the fourth generation on the cards set to go one better, claiming 3.8 seconds. Making this possible is the RS3's Quattro all-wheel drive system, which maximises traction from a standing start.