Audi RS3 8V or Audi S3 8V?

2015–2020 vs 2013–2020 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Boot: RS3 8V 315 l, S3 8V 390 l.
Lowest consumption: RS3 8V 8.1 l/100 km, S3 8V 6.6 l/100 km.
Power: RS3 8V 270–294 kW, S3 8V 221–228 kW.
Standard equipment: RS3 8V 40 items (Basis), S3 8V 38 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: S3 8V from €17,600 (1 listing); no RS3 8V is listed right now.

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

Audi S3 8V2013–2020 · 12 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Vorsprung, Technology PackSpecifications →1 listing from €17,600 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS3 8V2015–2020no listings	Audi S3 8V2013–20201 listing · from €17,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,335 mm–4,479 mm	Length4,254 mm–4,479 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm–1,802 mm	Width1,777 mm–1,796 mm
Height	Height1,397 mm–1,411 mm	Height1,388 mm–1,416 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm	Wheelbase2,595 mm–2,635 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–315 l	Trunk volume285 l–390 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,585 kg–1,595 kg	Curb weight1,405 kg–1,630 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2013–2020
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines12
Power	Power270–294 kW (367–400 hp)	Power221–228 kW (300–310 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 2.5 TFSI 367	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 2.0 TFSI 310 S tronic
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · 2.5 TFSI 400	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 2.0 TFSI 310 S tronic
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Basis	Items in the base trim38 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Black Edition	Items in the top trim45 · Black Edition
Equipment · Comfort12 · 12
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
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 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
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 · 11
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✓
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✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€17,600

Frequently asked questions

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS3 8V or Audi S3 8V?

The most frugal Audi RS3 8V uses 8.1 l/100 km (2.5 TFSI 367); the most frugal Audi S3 8V 6.6 l/100 km (2.0 TFSI 310 S tronic).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS3 8V or Audi S3 8V?

The strongest Audi RS3 8V makes 294 kW (400 hp) (2.5 TFSI 400); the strongest Audi S3 8V 228 kW (310 hp) (2.0 TFSI 310).

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