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Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
2026
Pleasure of Driving Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.
Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type Saloons, Sports cars | Body type Coupes, Saloons, Sports cars |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 Best | Number of seats 4 |
| Boot space, seats up 321 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 390 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,542 mm x ?? mm x 1,412 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,587 mm x 1,887 mm x 1,404 mm |
| First year tax rate £3,420 Best | First year tax rate £4,850 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name RS 3 TFSI Quattro 400 S Tronic | Engine name 480 Step Auto |
| Engine size 2.5 L Petrol • 400 BHP | Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 480 BHP |
| Body type Saloons, Sports cars | Body type Coupes, Saloons, Sports cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 3.8 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 4.0 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 Best | Number of seats 4 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 2 |
| Boot (seats up) 321 litres | Boot (seats up) 390 litres Best |
| Length 4,542 mm | Length 4,587 mm |
| Width — | Width 1,887 mm |
| Height 1,412 mm | Height 1,404 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.63 m | Wheelbase 2.75 m |
| Turning circle 12.0 m | Turning circle 12.1 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.