Audi RS3 8V or Audi RS3 8Y?

2015–2020 vs 2021–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: RS3 8V 4,479 mm, RS3 8Y 4,542 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: RS3 8V 315 l, RS3 8Y 321 l.
Lowest consumption: RS3 8V 8.1 l/100 km, RS3 8Y 8.8 l/100 km.
Power: RS3 8V 270–294 kW, RS3 8Y 294–300 kW.
Standard equipment: RS3 8V 40 items (Basis), RS3 8Y 42 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi RS3 8V2015–2020 · 3 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Sport EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Audi RS3 8Y2021–present · 4 engines · Basis, performance edition, Carbon Black, Launch EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS3 8V2015–2020no listings	Audi RS3 8Y2021–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,335 mm–4,479 mm	Length4,389 mm–4,542 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm–1,802 mm	Width1,851 mm
Height	Height1,397 mm–1,411 mm	Height1,412 mm–1,436 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm	Wheelbase2,631 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–315 l	Trunk volume282 l–321 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,585 kg–1,595 kg	Curb weight1,570 kg–1,650 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines4
Power	Power270–294 kW (367–400 hp)	Power294–300 kW (400–408 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5	Displacement (l)2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 2.5 TFSI 367	Lowest consumption8.8 l/100 km · 2.5 TFSI 400
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · 2.5 TFSI 400	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · 2.5 TFSI 400
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed300 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Basis	Items in the base trim42 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Black Edition	Items in the top trim48 · performance edition
Equipment · Comfort12 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 6
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS3 8V or Audi RS3 8Y?

Length: Audi RS3 8Y 4,542 mm, Audi RS3 8V 4,479 mm (a 63 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,631 vs 2,631 mm. Boot: 321 vs 315 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS3 8V or Audi RS3 8Y?

The most frugal Audi RS3 8V uses 8.1 l/100 km (2.5 TFSI 367); the most frugal Audi RS3 8Y 8.8 l/100 km (2.5 TFSI 400).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS3 8V or Audi RS3 8Y?

The strongest Audi RS3 8V makes 294 kW (400 hp) (2.5 TFSI 400); the strongest Audi RS3 8Y 300 kW (408 hp) (2.5 TFSI 407 performance edition).

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