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    2018 Audi RS3

    New from

    $80,240 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 - 8.4 L / 100km

    About the Audi RS3

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Audi RS3 is a Small Luxury offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $80,240 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $84,611 for the Base.

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

    The new 2018 RS3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    183.75 - 184.91 kW/t
    62.73 kW/t
    184.91 kW/t
    Boot Space
    280 - 315 litres
    260 litres
    488 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.3 - 8.4 L/100km
    0.6 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    595 - 663 km
    595 km
    1,238 km
    Price
    $80,240 - $84,611
    $36,200
    $84,611
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    1 year
    1 year
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

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    All Audi RS3 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$104,800$107,800
    2025$104,800$107,800
    2024$93,700$99,300
    2023$89,869$93,900
    2022$91,391$93,900
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    2018 Audi RS3 Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 1
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Dvd
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • Surround Sound Speaker
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 1
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Mqb
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 183.75
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 7.0
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • 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
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • 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
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1120
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 280
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1021
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1453
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
      • Front Track (mm): 1559
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1411
      • Overall Length (mm): 4343
      • Overall Width (mm): 1800
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 955
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1422
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1344
      • Rear Track (mm): 1514
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2631
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • 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): 191
      • 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): 50
      • 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 Size (in): 12.3
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Suede
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlight Control Speed Dependent
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • 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
      • Side Indicator Led Lights Location: Side Indicator Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 595
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.4
      • 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 Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5850
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Roof Rails Colour: Black
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Audi Side Assist
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • 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 Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Suede & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Manufacturer Name: Audi Magnetic Ride
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • 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 Gearchange Paddles
      • 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
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2020
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1600
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3527
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1600
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1555
    • 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 Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • 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 Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
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    2018 Audi RS3 Dimensions

    1411mm
    1800mm
    4343mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2018 Audi RS3 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 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, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.4 L/100km
    2.5L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

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

    The Audi RS3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 Audi RS3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Audi RS3?

    The Audi RS3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Audi RS3 FAQs

    The cheapest Audi RS3 is the Base that starts from $80,240.

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

    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 2020 kg (kerb weight).

    The Audi RS3 uses Premium Unleaded.