Compare the Audi RS3 Saloon vs Audi RS3
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two high-performance models comes down to practical packaging. The Audi RS3 Saloon has a bigger boot than the hatchback Audi RS3, though rear passengers will notice a contrast inside: while the hatchback provides respectable space in the back with decent headroom, the saloon suffers from a lack of headroom. Up front and behind the wheel, both cars share plenty of character. Out on twisty roads, each feels agile and fun, giving you immense confidence through the bends. When you settle down for long-distance cruising, both models produce noticeable road noise from their large wheels at motorway speeds, though it is certainly not unbearable in either car.
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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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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.
Key information
| Body type Saloons, Sports cars | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 321 litres (2 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 282 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,104 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,542 mm x ?? mm x 1,412 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,389 mm x ?? mm x ?? mm |
| First year tax rate £3,420 | First year tax rate £3,420 |
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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 Four wheel drive |
Drivetrain & power
| Engine name RS 3 TFSI Quattro 400 S Tronic | Engine name RS 3 TFSI Quattro 400 S Tronic |
| Engine size 2.5 L Petrol • 400 BHP | Engine size 2.5 L Petrol • 400 BHP |
| Body type Saloons, Sports cars | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 3.8 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 3.8 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 321 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 282 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,104 litres |
| Length 4,542 mm | Length 4,389 mm |
| Height 1,412 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.63 m | Wheelbase 2.63 m |
| Turning circle 12.0 m | Turning circle 12.0 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.