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2025 Audi RS3

New from

$104,800 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Very Good

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

5 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

8.2 - 8.3 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 $104,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $107,800 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the RS3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.

The Audi RS3 is only available with an null motor that produces 294kW and 500Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2025 RS3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

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A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

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A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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Power to Weight

179.27 kW/t

75.09 kW/t

187.54 kW/t

Boot Space

282 - 321 litres

282 litres

390 litres

Fuel Efficiency

8.2 - 8.3 L/100km

5.3 L/100km

8.9 L/100km

Vehicle Range

663 - 671 km

573 km

1,038 km

Price

$104,800 - $107,800

$54,800

$128,400

Warranty (Years)

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year

1 year

Service Interval

12 months

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2025 Audi RS3 Price

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$104,800
2.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$107,800

*excl. on-roads

All Audi RS3 Pricing

Year	Price 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

*excl. on-roads

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2025 Audi RS3 Specs

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Base

Audio
- 3d Speaker Enhancement
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 15
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- Speaker Brand Name: Sonos
- Speaker Subwoofer
- System Digital Radio
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System System Power (w): 680
- System Touch Screen
- Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
Body exterior
- Black Trim Around Side Windows
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Mqb-evo
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Disc Brakes Painted Calipers
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 179.27
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Ambient Lighting Colour Selection
- Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Steering
- Driver Modes Includes Suspension
- Driver Modes Includes Transmission
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
- Illuminated Entry System Logo Projection
- Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Android Wireless Connection
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Satellite View
- Navigational Systems Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.10
- Navigational Systems Traffic Info
- Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
- Over Air Updates Type: Ota Updates
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Semi-auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side 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
- Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
- Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
- Remote Services Beep Flash
- Remote Services Driving History Analysis
- Remote Services Find My Car
- Remote Services Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
- Remote Services Remote Lock Unlock
- Remote Services Theft Alert
- Remote Services Tow Away Alert
- Remote Services Vehicle Diagnostics
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Voice Activating System Ai-powered
- Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
- Wi-fi Network Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1104
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 282
- External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 78.1
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.4
- Front Headroom (mm): 1028
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1392
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1459
- Front Track (mm): 1592
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.5
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.8
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 53.0
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.4
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.1
- Overall Height (mm): 1436
- Overall Length (mm): 4389
- Overall Width (mm): 1851
- Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1984
- Rear Headroom (mm): 955
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1346
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1425
- Rear Track (mm): 1524
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12000
- 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
- Co2 Level (combined): 191
- Compressor: Turbo
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2480
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Number Of Cylinders: 5
Fuel
- 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
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.10
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Roller Control
- Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Windscreen
- Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
- Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Interior trim
- Door Sill Protector Illuminated
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Suede
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Active High Beam
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Fog Light Function
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Matrix
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- 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: Black
- Type: Pearl
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: 3.8
- 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): 500
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2250
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
- Roof Rails Colour: Black
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
- Anti Collision System Driving Pattern Monitor
- Anti Collision System Emergency Driver Intervention System
- Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 5
- Anti Collision System Object Avoidance
- Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
- Anti Collision System Programmable Distance
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
- Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
- Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Autonomous Drive Traffic Jam Assist
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Integrated
- 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 Steering
- Number Of Airbags: 7
- Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
- 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 Active Massage
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- 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 Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Premium 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 Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Suede & Leather
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- 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-time
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Manufacturer Name: S Tronic
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Ventilation System Engine Heater
Visibility
- Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
- 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: Toned
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- 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): 60
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 60
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2075
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1640
- Tare Weight (kg): 1606
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
- Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 93
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 30
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
- 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: 92
- 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: 245

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2025 Audi RS3 Dimensions

1436mm

1851mm

4389mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2025 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-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo and uses 8.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Audi RS3	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	8.3 L/100km
2.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	8.2 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.

2025 Audi RS3 Warranty

What is the warranty on a Audi RS3?

The Audi RS3 offers a 5 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.