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 Kia Cerato Comparison
Audi RS3
Kia Cerato
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2022 Audi
RS3
vs
2024 Kia
Cerato
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.6.
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8.7
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Based on the Audi RS3 2.5 TFSI S TRONIC
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
451 to 457 km
50L
340 to 370 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Seven-year warranty
- Class-leading boot space
Misses
- Dated interior
- Sensitive safety systems
- Price hikes
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$500)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$7,400)
- RS Design Package with Painted Brake Calipers (+$13,000)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,600)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 5 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 10 - 10.3 | |
