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 Peugeot 308 Comparison
Audi RS3
Peugeot 308
2022 Audi
RS3
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2024 Peugeot
308
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Audi RS3 2.5 TFSI S TRONIC
Based on the Peugeot 308 GT PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
451 to 457 km
40L - 52L
56 to 276 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$43,990 - $64,990
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Massive boot
- Luxurious, interesting interior
Misses
- Needs more grunt at this price
- Driving position is an acquired taste
- Boot space comes at cost of rear legroom
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
Colours Available
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | 1199 - 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 1.2L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 5 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 96kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 230Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 10.5 | |
