Audi has a long history of five-cylinder engines, and this particular motor has been around since the second generations of both TT RS and RS3. In the 2024 RS3 the turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-5 ...

The interior of the 2025 RS3 also receives a few updates, including the addition of carbon-backed buckets like you’ll find in the BMW M lineup. The steering wheel has also been revised, with a ...

Still, the new RS3 managed to outdo the previous RS3’s lap time at the Green Hell by seven seconds (7:40.748), and outperform a lightened Honda Civic Type R by 11 seconds (7:44.881).

The 2025 RS3 also features a 2.5-liter engine, but it's significantly more powerful than the older version, delivering 394 hp (400 PS) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque.

Read our 2026 Audi RS3 review for information on ratings, pricing, specs, and features, and see how this sedan performed in our testing.

The beating heart of the RS3 is its slightly detuned European 2.5 TFSi engine, producing a formidable 395 horsepower. This contrasts slightly with the pre-facelift model available in the United ...

Audi calls the new twin-clutch system the RS Torque Splitter—and it does just that. The new RS3 will have true torque vectoring across its rear axle.

The RS3 hatch, which isn’t sold in the U.S., and the sedan, which is available in most markets, are pretty much identical bar their different trunk arrangements.

We put the S3 against the RS3 Tested on mountain roads and motorway Which is best to own? The S3 is quick and engaging enough, but the shadow of Audi’s flagship RS3 looms large. At least in ...