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Audi RS3 8V

Headline trim: 2.5 TFSI EVO quattro — 394 bhp, 0-62 in 4.1s.

Audi RS3 8V press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
394 bhp
0–60
4.1 s
Top speed
174 mph
MPG
34.0 mpg
Used
£26,000-£42,000

Strengths

  • New 2.5 TFSI EVO (lighter aluminium block)
  • Saloon body added
  • Virtual Cockpit standard

Weaknesses

  • No manual
  • Run-flat tyres
  • Carbon build-up still

Notable tech

  • MQB platform (A3 8V sibling)
  • 2.5 TFSI EVO 5-cyl (lighter)
  • Quattro Haldex
  • 7-speed S-Tronic
  • Sportback and Saloon bodies

Common issues

  • 2.5 TFSI EVO carbon build-up
  • 7DCT mechatronic
  • MMI freezes

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across 8V's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.5 TFSI quattro Sportback
BHP394
Torque480 Nm
0–604.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG34 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
2.5 TFSI quattro Saloon
BHP394
Torque480 Nm
0–604.1 s
Top174 mph
MPG34 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT