Audi RS 3 Engine Specifications
The 2018 Audi RS 3 is offered with 2.5L engines in 5-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2018):
The Audi RS 3 is available with 5 2.5L and Automatic (AM-S7) (All-Wheel Drive).
Audi RS 3 Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 | 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | 5 | 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Subcompact Cars |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Audi RS 3 data analysis
How Audi RS 3 engine displacement varies
Across 2 configurations recorded for the 2017 through 2018 Audi RS 3, engine displacement runs from 2.5 litres to 2.5 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2018 Audi RS 3 (SIDI) at 2.5 litres, and the weakest to the 2017 car (SIDI) at 2.5 litres — a spread of 0%. The narrow spread means any year of the Audi RS 3 in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2018
Average engine displacement for the 2018 Audi RS 3 is 2.5 litres, against 2.5 litres for the 2017 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
How to read this Audi RS 3 data
This page lists every 2017 through 2018 Audi RS 3 record we hold for this measurement — 2 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Audi RS 3 figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Audi RS 3 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About RS 3 Engine Specs
What engine does the Audi RS 3 have?
The Audi RS 3 is available with 5 cylinder engines ranging up to 2.5L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Audi RS 3 available with all-wheel drive?
Yes, the Audi RS 3 is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.
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