Audi RS 3 Sportback 2022– car dimensions: 4381 mm long, 1851 mm wide and 1430 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,565 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 282 litres.
The cabin has a 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 12.3-inch virtual cockpit. Dual or triple-zone automatic climate control is fitted. Adaptive cruise control is standard along with front and rear parking sensors plus park assist. Audi pre sense front brings automatic emergency braking. Side assist covers blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, and lane departure warning with keep-assist is included. A reversing camera is standard. RS sports seats, flat-bottom steering wheel and ambient lighting complete the driver-focused layout.
Boot space is 282 litres with seats up. The 40/20/40 split rear seats fold to give 1104 litres. The Sportback tailgate is power-operated in many specs.
The car is not rated for towing. Payload sits near 490 kg with a roof load limit of 75 kg. RS sport suspension is standard but the model is built for performance rather than heavy work use.
The cabin uses dark tones with RS sport seats in Fine Nappa leather or Dinamica microfiber that provide strong side support for cornering. Front seats are heated as standard in most markets and often power-adjustable with lumbar support and driver memory. A flat-top and bottom RS steering wheel, three-zone climate control, and ambient lighting complete the sporty feel. Acoustic glass on the windshield keeps road noise low for a quieter ride.
Requires 98-octane premium unleaded fuel.
Combined fuel use claimed at 8.2-9.4 l/100 km WLTP or 23 mpg EPA.
Service intervals typically 15,000 km/12 months or up to 30,000 km/2 years depending on market and schedule.
Shares five-star Euro NCAP rating with A3 base model from 2020/2025 tests.
Standard safety includes multiple airbags with center interaction bag, Audi pre sense front AEB, lane departure warning with emergency assist, and fatigue/distraction alert.
The 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder runs on premium unleaded only. Official combined figures sit between 8.2 and 9.4 liters per 100 km under WLTP or 20 city/30 highway/23 combined mpg EPA. Real-world use rises with spirited driving but stays manageable on highways.
Service follows flexible or fixed schedules set by market. Common intervals are every 12 months or 15,000 km, or longer 30,000 km/2-year long-life options in some regions. The engine uses a timing chain so no belt changes are needed.
Safety structure matches the A3 platform that earned five Euro NCAP stars. Standard kit covers front, side, head and center airbags, pre sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keep with emergency assist, fatigue warning, ESC, and tire pressure monitoring. RS3 itself carries no separate rating.
Warranty length varies by market from two years unlimited to five years unlimited kilometers. Keeping the car means sticking to oil-change intervals to protect the direct-injection five-cylinder and watching brake pad wear on the high-performance setup.
Length 4381 mm, Width 1851 mm, Height 1430 mm, Wheelbase 2631 mm (RS 3 Sportback 2022-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi official technical data, UK media product guide and Australian specs PDF.