Audi RS3 8Y or Audi S3 8Y?

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

In short

Length: RS3 8Y 4,542 mm, S3 8Y 4,508 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: RS3 8Y 321 l, S3 8Y 370 l.
Lowest consumption: RS3 8Y 8.8 l/100 km, S3 8Y 7.3 l/100 km.
Power: RS3 8Y 294–300 kW, S3 8Y 228–245 kW.
Standard equipment: RS3 8Y 42 items (Basis), S3 8Y 42 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: S3 8Y from €20,750 (1 listing); no RS3 8Y is listed right now.

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

Audi S3 8Y2020–present · 4 engines · Basis, edition one, Black Edition, VorsprungSpecifications →1 listing from €20,750 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS3 8Y2021–presentno listings	Audi S3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €20,750
Dimensions
Length	Length4,389 mm–4,542 mm	Length4,351 mm–4,508 mm
Width	Width1,851 mm	Width1,816 mm
Height	Height1,412 mm–1,436 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,438 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm	Wheelbase2,631 mm–2,636 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume282 l–321 l	Trunk volume325 l–370 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,570 kg–1,650 kg	Curb weight1,545 kg–1,590 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines4
Power	Power294–300 kW (400–408 hp)	Power228–245 kW (310–333 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5	Displacement (l)2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.8 l/100 km · 2.5 TFSI 400	Lowest consumption7.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TFSI 310 Limousine
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · 2.5 TFSI 400	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 2.0 TFSI 333
Top speed	Top speed300 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim42 · Basis	Items in the base trim42 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim48 · performance edition	Items in the top trim49 · edition one
Equipment · Comfort13 · 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
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 · Multimedia6 · 6
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✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 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✓
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✓
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€20,750

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS3 8Y or Audi S3 8Y?

Length: Audi RS3 8Y 4,542 mm, Audi S3 8Y 4,508 mm (a 34 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,631 vs 2,636 mm. Boot: 321 vs 370 l.

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

The most frugal Audi RS3 8Y uses 8.8 l/100 km (2.5 TFSI 400); the most frugal Audi S3 8Y 7.3 l/100 km (2.0 TFSI 310 Limousine).

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

The strongest Audi RS3 8Y makes 300 kW (408 hp) (2.5 TFSI 407 performance edition); the strongest Audi S3 8Y 245 kW (333 hp) (2.0 TFSI 333).

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