Audi RS3, Price, Specs & Review
Compare every Audi RS3 variant sold new in Australia. 2 variants, from $101,515 to $104,800 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Audi Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 3 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.
Data checked: specs 4 Sep 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Audi RS3
From $101,515 RRP
$123,338 drive-away (VIC), advertised
1 / 3Audi RS3
2.5L Turbo
Data checked: specs 25 Jun 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Recalls: None open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
drive-away (VIC), manufacturer advertised
RRP, before on-road costs
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Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $623/wk in VIC
Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$547 (≈$2,371/mo)
- Fuel$50
- Rego + CTP$18
- ServicingNo data
- Tyres$8
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at $2.10/L premium 98 (the site default price). VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Luxury car tax applies: the price is above the $80,809 standard threshold (ATO, FY2026-27).
$123,338 drive away (VIC, manufacturer advertised)RRP $101,515 excl. on-roads.
Repayment estimate≈$547/wk(≈$2,371/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$6,361
per year to run
$133,319
total 5yr cost
$1.71
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $6,361/year to run, or $31,805 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Fuel: each car's official consumption figure at 15,600 km a year and $2.10/L premium petrol. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Depreciation Analysis
48%
retained after 5 years
$48,727
estimated 5yr value
-$52,788
total depreciation
Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.
Tyres: 265/30 R19 front / 245/35 R19 rear, as fitted
Check tyre prices at Tyroola(opens in a new tab)Staggered means the rear tyres are a different size from the fronts, so they can't be rotated front to back.
Rear size 245/35 R19(opens in a new tab)Opens a search for 265/30 R19, the front size. Tyroola is an online tyre retailer, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Warranty, servicing & roadside
5 yr
Unlimited · 12yr rust
Yes
every 15,000km / 12mo
5 yr
fixed term
Good to know
- Warranty transfers to the next owner (helps resale)
Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 24 Jul 2026.
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
Servicing
Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
whichever comes first; the first service is due at the same point
Capped-price servicing
Yes
Scheduled cost, years 1-3
No data
Scheduled cost, years 1-5
No data
Scheduled costs from Audi's published service prices, checked 8 Oct 2026. No data where the manufacturer does not print a price for every visit in the period.
Servicing and the warranty
“However, the owner of the vehicle is responsible to ensure that the vehicle is serviced in accordance with the Service Schedule. Damage of defects relating to improper service or lack of service will not be accepted under the terms of this warranty. ... Warranty may not apply if the following conditions exist at any time: -If the vehicle has not been serviced and maintained as per the manufacturer's recommendations. ... -Accidents. Defects caused by work carried out by repairers other than authorised Audi Dealers or approved repairers.”
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ANCAP hasn't rated this model: 2026 Audi RS3 Sedan
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for this model. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
Search ANCAP's ratingsRecalls on the federal register
None open on our recordNone open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
48 confirmed · 13 no dataAudi RS3 by model year
2026 Audi RS3 · 8Y (2021-)
2 variants · from $101,515–$104,8002022 Audi RS3 · 8Y (2021-)
2 variants2016 Audi RS3 · 8V (2012-2020)
1 variantFull Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain10 itemsEngine Size 2.5L · Cylinders 5 · Engine Layout Inline
Dimensions & Weights9 itemsLength 4,548 mm · Width 1,851 mm · Height 1,408 mm
Towing & Load3 itemsTowing (Braked) 1,900 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 750 kg · Towball Download 90 kg
Fuel & Economy6 itemsCombined 8.2 L/100km · City 11.1 L/100km · Highway 6.5 L/100km
Engineering Detail1 itemFuel Delivery Direct injection
Technology & Connectivity27 itemsTouchscreen Size 10.1" · Digital Cluster Size 12.3" · USB Ports (Front) 2
4 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Driver Assistance & Safety22 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · AEB (High Speed) · AEB (Low Speed)
11 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Cameras & Parking6 itemsReversing Camera · 360-Degree Camera · Front Parking Sensors
2 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Audio System4 itemsPremium Audio Brand Sonos 3D Premium · Premium Audio · Digital Radio (DAB+)
1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.
Comfort & Convenience30 itemsClimate Zones 2-zone · Seat Material Nappa leather · Seat Adjustments 8-way
18 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes10 itemsWheel Size 19" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Staggered setup
Lighting & Visibility11 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam
8 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Suspension & Steering5 itemsFront Suspension MacPherson strut · Rear Suspension Multi-link · Steering Type Electric Power Steering (Progressive)
5 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Off-Road Capability1 itemGround Clearance 122mm
14 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Warranty & Servicing5 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 5 years / Unlimited · Roadside Assistance 5 years · Anti-Corrosion Warranty 12 years
Price tracker
Standing price
$101,515 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Overview
The 2026 Audi RS3 Sedan is a 5-seat sedan powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine making 294kW and 500Nm, driving the AWD and using 8.2L/100km on the combined cycle. It comes with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 5-year/unlimited-km warranty. It offers 321 litres of boot space and is priced from $101,515 before on-road costs.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
Combined
8.2 L/100km
Cost per 100km
~$17.22
City
11.1 L/100km
Highway
6.5 L/100km
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km
Minimum RON
RON 98
Fuel Tank
55L
Est. Range
~671 km
Autonomous and advanced safety
Range in the real world
How far a tank really takes you once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureTowing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towCost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no payload or GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Child seats and anchors
5 seats
| Row | ISOFIX | Top tether |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row | 2 | 3 |
ISOFIX lower anchors clip a compatible child seat straight to the car's frame.
Top tether straps stop a forward-facing seat pitching in a crash. Australian law requires a tether on every forward-facing child seat.
Dimensions and capacity
Length
4,548 mm
Width
1851 mm
Height
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
Boot (seats up)
321L
Ground Clearance
122 mm
Towing (Braked)
1,900 kg
Turning Circle
11.1 m
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glassNo data
- Active noise cancellationNo data
- Low-profile tyres (30)
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
Sedan
Fuel Type
Petrol
Powertrain
ICE
Transmission
7-speed S tronic
Drive Type
AWD
Seats
5
ANCAP Rating
ANCAP hasn't rated this model
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
Audi RS3 Sedan
Staggered setupFront
80mm wall
265/30 R19
Low profile
Rear
86mm wall
245/35 R19
Low profile
Staggered means the rear tyres are a different size from the fronts, so they can't be rotated front to back.
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
265/30R19
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Technology & Connectivity
10 confirmed · 10 no dataConnectivity
Audio System
Audio Brand
Sonos 3D Premium
Premium Audio
Yes
Body Type
Sedan
Traditional 4-door body with separate boot. Low centre of gravity provides excellent handling and fuel efficiency.
5
Seats
321L
Boot
1,900kg
Towing
Best For
- Commuting
- Highway driving
- Fuel economy
- Smooth ride
Considerations
- Limited cargo space vs SUV
- Lower ride height
- Less ground clearance
Fuel & Powertrain
Fuel Type
Petrol
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Propulsion technology
Petrol
Petrol engine. Standard internal combustion engine running on unleaded fuel.
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Images are representative. Actual colour, trim and equipment may vary by variant.
Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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Official Data Sources:
The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
Audi RS3: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off Audi’s Australian documents for the 2 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2 | $101,515 to $104,800RRP |
Petrol: Sedan and Sportback
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Petrol: about $2,690 to $2,720 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $2.10/L premium petrol
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 5yr / unlimited km
- Service interval
- 12 months / 15,000 km
- Capped-price servicing
- Published for 2 of 2 grades.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the Audi RS3
None of the recall notices we have verified is matched to the grades listed here. That is a statement about our register, not a clearance: check a specific car by VIN on the government’s Product Safety Australia recalls register before you buy.
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,389 to 4,548 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Width | 1,851 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Height | 1,408 to 1,411 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Ground clearance | 122 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Kerb weight | 1,640 kg | 2 of 2 |
| Boot space | 282 to 321 L | 2 of 2 |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 2 of 2 |
Every Audi RS3 variant in Australia, compared
4 variants of the Audi RS3 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
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Every Audi RS3 variant in Australia, compared
4 variants of the Audi RS3 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
Sedan2026$101,515294kW / 500Nm8.2L/100kmAWD5
Audi RS3 Sedan
- Power
- 294kW
- Torque
- 500Nm
- 0–100
- 3.8s
- Fuel use
- 8.2L/100km
- Gearbox
- 7-speed S tronic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,900kg
The 2026 Audi RS3 Sedan is a 5-seat sedan powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine making 294kW and 500Nm, driving the AWD and using 8.2L/100km on the combined cycle. It comes with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 5-year/unlimited-km warranty. It offers 321 litres of boot space and is priced from $101,515 before on-road costs.
Configure the SedanSportback2026$104,800294kW / 500Nm8.3L/100kmAWD5
Audi RS3 Sportback
- Power
- 294kW
- Torque
- 500Nm
- 0–100
- 3.8s
- Fuel use
- 8.3L/100km
- Gearbox
- 7-speed S tronic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,900kg
The 2026 Audi RS3 Sportback is $104,800 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. For that you get a five-seat petrol liftback with a 7-speed S tronic and all four wheels driven. It uses 8.3L/100km on the combined cycle and has 282 litres of boot space with the seats up. The engine makes 294kW and 500Nm, and the claimed 0-100km/h time is 3.8 seconds. The boot is on the small side for a family's luggage, so it suits buyers who want a lot of performance in a compact five-door shape.
Configure the SportbackRS 3 Sportback2022No price on record294kW / 500Nm8.3L/100kmAWD5
Audi RS3 RS 3 Sportback
- Power
- 294kW
- Torque
- 500Nm
- 0–100
- 3.8s
- Fuel use
- 8.3L/100km
- Gearbox
- 7-speed S tronic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2022 Audi RS 3 Sportback is the five-door hot hatch version of the 8Y RS 3, sold new in Australia and now trading used. Its 2,480 cc turbocharged five-cylinder petrol makes 294 kW from 5,600-7,000 rpm and 500 Nm from 2,250-5,600 rpm through a seven-speed S tronic and fully variable quattro drive with the RS torque splitter, an active rear-axle torque distribution that can drive either rear wheel. Audi quotes 3.8 seconds to 100 km/h and a 250 km/h limiter, with 8.3 L/100km and 190 g/km CO2 on the ADR 81/02 combined cycle (on 19-inch wheels) and a 1,570 kg unladen weight that includes a 75 kg driver. Standard kit includes RS sport suspension with electronically controlled dampers and a 25 mm lower ride height, red RS callipers, staggered 265/30 and 245/35 19-inch Audi Sport wheels, darkened Matrix LED headlights, adaptive cruise assist with traffic jam and emergency assist, 360-degree cameras, fine Nappa RS sport seats with massage and heating, a 12.3-inch RS virtual cockpit, a head-up display and a 15-speaker 680 W Bang & Olufsen system. Transcribed from Audi Australia's own MY22 specification guide, which publishes no exterior dimensions or boot volumes.
Configure the RS 3 SportbackRS 3 Sedan2022No price on record294kW / 500Nm8.2L/100kmAWD5
Audi RS3 RS 3 Sedan
- Power
- 294kW
- Torque
- 500Nm
- 0–100
- 3.8s
- Fuel use
- 8.2L/100km
- Gearbox
- 7-speed S tronic
- Drive
- AWD
- Seats
- 5
The 2022 Audi RS 3 Sedan is the four-door version of the 8Y RS 3, sold new in Australia and now used. It shares the 2,480 cc turbocharged five-cylinder petrol at 294 kW and 500 Nm, the seven-speed S tronic and the fully variable quattro drive with RS torque splitter, for the same quoted 3.8 seconds to 100 km/h and 250 km/h limiter. Audi lists it slightly heavier and slightly more efficient than the Sportback: 1,575 kg unladen against 1,570, and 8.2 L/100km with 188 g/km CO2 against 8.3 and 190, both on the ADR 81/02 combined cycle on 19-inch wheels. Equipment matches the Sportback bar the boot lid, which opens electrically with gesture control but does not close electrically. That means RS sport suspension with electronically controlled dampers, red RS callipers, darkened Matrix LED headlights, adaptive cruise assist, 360-degree cameras, heated and massaging fine Nappa RS sport seats, a 12.3-inch RS virtual cockpit, a head-up display and a 15-speaker 680 W Bang & Olufsen system. Transcribed from Audi Australia's MY22 specification guide, which publishes no exterior dimensions or boot volumes.
Configure the RS 3 Sedan
