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2.5L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4
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Audi RS3 Base (2018) price & specs
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Overview
The 2018 Audi RS3 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 3rd October 2017. The Audi RS3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $80,900 before on-road costs.
This Audi RS3 is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 294 kW of power (at 5850 rpm) and 480 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Audi claims the RS3 Base uses 8.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 191g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 595km per full tank
The Audi RS3 measures 1411mm (55.6 inches) in height, 4343mm (171.0 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2631mm (103.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1600kg (3527.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The RS3 Base comes standard with 235/35 R19 front tyres and 235/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 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
605 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.3 - 8.4 L/100km
0.6 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
595 - 663 km
595 km
1,238 km
Price
$80,240 - $84,611
$23,990
$84,611
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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Dimensions
4,343 mm
1,800 mm
1,411 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,343 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,411 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm |
| Load Capacity | 420 mm |
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Explore Audi RS3 Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 7.0
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 191
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 82.5
Engine (cc): 2480
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 92.8
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Number of Screens: 2
Screen Size (in): 12.3
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 595
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 370
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 11.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 25
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 21
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.1
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 400
Maximum Power (kW): 294
Maximum Torque (Nm): 480
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5850
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Transmission
Automatic Mode: yes
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Suede & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Manufacturer Name: Audi Magnetic Ride
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
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 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
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: MQB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 39.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1120
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 280
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 61.4
Front Track (mm): 1559
Overall Height (in): 55.6
Overall Height (mm): 1411
Overall Length (in): 171.0
Overall Length (mm): 4343
Overall Width (in): 70.9
Overall Width (mm): 1800
Rear Track (in): 59.6
Rear Track (mm): 1514
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Wheelbase (in): 103.6
Wheelbase (mm): 2631
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.2
Front Headroom (mm): 1021
Rear Headroom (in): 37.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 955
Front Hip Room (in): 57.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1453
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.0
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1422
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.9
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1344
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Speed Dependent: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Location: Side Indicator Lights
Paint
External Colour: red
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Colour: Black
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Alloy
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Alloy
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2020
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4453
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1600
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3527
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1600
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3527
Tare Weight (kg): 1555
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 1
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 1
Location: Glove Box
Glove Box Media Type: DVD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Surround Sound: yes
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Doors: Carbon Fibre
Gear Selector: Suede
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Brakes: yes
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Manufacturer Name: Audi Side Assist
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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