Verdict
B
BHP
335 bhp
0–60
4.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
26 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$36,000
Strengths
- First proper RS3
- 5-cyl warble debut
- Quattro grip
Weaknesses
- Sportback only
- Short production run
- No manual
Notable tech
- PQ35 platform (A3 8P sibling)
- 2.5 TFSI 5-cyl turbo (335 bhp)
- Quattro Haldex
- 7-speed S-Tronic only
- Sportback only
Common issues
- Carbon build-up
- Haldex pump filter
- S-Tronic mechatronic
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 8P's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.5 TFSI quattro
BHP335
Torque450 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)26 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT