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    2017 Audi RS3

    New from

    $84,611 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

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    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 / 100km

    About the Audi RS3

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Audi RS3 is a Small Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $84,611 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $84,900 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the RS3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2017.

    The Audi RS3 is only available with an null motor that produces 294kW and 480Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    See Audi RS3 models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    184.91 kW/t
    59.78 kW/t
    184.91 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 L/100km
    0.6 L/100km
    8.3 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    663 km
    663 km
    1,368 km
    Price
    $84,611 - $84,900
    $35,900
    $84,900
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    1 year
    1 year
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

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    2017 Audi RS3 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • Surround Sound Speaker
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1559
      • Overall Height (mm): 1397
      • Overall Length (mm): 4479
      • Overall Width (mm): 1802
      • Rear Track (mm): 1528
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2633
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 188
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2480
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.8
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Titanium
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 663
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 400
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 294
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 480
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Suede & Leather
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Manufacturer Name: Magnetic Ride Control
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
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    2017 Audi RS3 Dimensions

    1397mm
    1802mm
    4479mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2017 Audi RS3 Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Audi RS3

    The most fuel efficient Audi RS3 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Audi RS3Fuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi RS3?

    You should service your RS3 at your authorised Audi dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the RS3's warranty.

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    Audi RS3 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi RS3 is the Base that starts from $84,611.

    The most expensive Audi RS3 is the Base that starts from $84,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Audi RS3 is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The largest Audi RS3 is the Base which measures 1802mm wide, 4479mm in length and sits 1397mm tall.

    The most powerful Audi RS3 is the Base which has 294kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Audi RS3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Audi RS3 is the Base which weighs 2005 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi RS3 uses Premium Unleaded.