8.7
2022 Audi RS3 review
Audi's littlest RS model soldiers on with sonorous five-cylinder grunt and is as quick and engaging as ever. AMG A45 who?
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James Wong
2022 Audi RS3 vs 2024 Audi S3 Comparison
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8.7
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Based on the Audi RS3 2.5 TFSI S TRONIC
Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
451 to 457 km
55L
402 to 435 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- As fast and as fun as ever
- Five-cylinder sound is unique amongst rivals
- Significantly undercuts A45 and CLA45 twins
Misses
- Some features missing due to semiconductor shortage
- Easily $100,000 on the road – far from cheap thrills
- Tyres can get a little noisy on the highway
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Now a proper little sleeper weapon
- Price advantage over key rivals
- Excellent, user-friendly tech
Misses
- Still some cheap-feeling plastics
- Fiddly drive mode selection
- Looks are almost too subtle
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 5 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 228kW - 245kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 5450 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 2000 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 9.3 | |
