Petrol · 2015–2026
Audi RS 3
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Audi RS 3. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 9.0 L/100km: 31 mpg UK, 26 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.0 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 31 mpg
- US mpg
- 26 mpg
- On a full tank
- 599 km
- 54 L tank
What a RS 3 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $26.52 per 100 km | $2,917 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.74 per 100 km | $2,413 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £25.32 per 100 miles | £1,772 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.69 per 100 miles | $2,254 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
8Y, 2021–2027
Specs for the RS 3 Sportback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- 8Y
- Built
- 2021-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,542 mm
- Width
- 1,852 mm
- Height
- 1,412 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,631 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,650 kg
- Boot
- 320 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,200 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 5-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 2,480 cc
- Cylinders
- 5
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 294 kW
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.8 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 203 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 54 L
- Minimum petrol
- 98 RON
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
8V facelift, 2017–2020
Specs for the RS 3 Sportback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- 8V facelift
- Built
- 2017-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,493 mm
- Width
- 1,801 mm
- Height
- 1,400 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,631 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,590 kg
- Boot
- 314 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,104 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 5-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 2,480 cc
- Cylinders
- 5
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 294 kW
- Torque
- 480 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 192 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 54 L
- Minimum petrol
- 98 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2015
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
Audi RS 3 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Audi RS 3?
The 2026 Audi RS 3 uses 9.0 L/100km by its official figures: 31 mpg in UK gallons and 26 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Audi RS 3 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,917 in New Zealand, $2,413 in Australia, £1,772 in United Kingdom, $2,254 in United States.
How far does a Audi RS 3 go on a full tank?
About 599 km (372 miles) from its 54 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Audi RS 3's boot?
320 L, for the RS 3 Sportback.
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