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2024 Audi RS3
Starting at $62.795
Highs: That uniquely noisy turbo-five, optional R-compound tires are transformative, rear-biased AWD allows some drifting.
Lows: Superficial add-ons inflate the price, gearbox can be a beat slow to downshift.
Verdict: The RS3's special engine and enhanced chassis make it far more than a mightier S3 or the VW Golf R sedan-equivalent.
Overview
Strap into the 2024 Audi RS3 and hold on as the small sports sedan is ready and willing to thrill its driver. Packing an unconventional five-cylinder engine with 401 turbocharged horses, the RS3 has a signature sound and the ability to hit 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. The Audi also comes standard with a torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system that has a rear-biased setting for amateur drifters. When this assertively styled four-door isn't being hooned around town, it's happy to be raced around a track, with its available R-compound track tires providing transformative grip and low lap times. The RS3 also has a softer side. With lots of luxury features and a comfortable cabin (for those sitting in the front seats, at least), the sedan can seamlessly switch from bruiser to cruiser. We caution customers from overindulging in the options if they want to keep the price down. Still, we can't help but be smitten with the sassiest version of Audi's smallest sedan.
What's New for 2024?
The RS3 doesn't receive any big changes for the 2024 model year, but there are a handful of smaller ones. For example, all RS3s now come standard with matte carbon-look interior trim. The optional RS Design package also now includes red contrast stitching on the seats and other details that were previously green.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2024 Audi RS3 starts at $62.795.
RS3: $62,795
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
One of the most distinct elements of the RS3 is its unusual five-cylinder engine. Its odd number of cylinders gives it a unique thrumming soundtrack that was particularly pleasing on the outgoing model. The latest iteration is again a turbocharged 2.5-liter, but it now makes 401 horsepower. The engine pairs with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that deliberately downshifts with slight throttle inputs, but behaves less aggressively during hard braking. The RS3's standard all-wheel-drive system includes a torque-vectoring rear differential with a drift mode. Unfortunately, getting the RS3's tail to kick out requires dedication and can be difficult to maintain. Compared with the lesser A3 and S3, the sportiest 3 has upgraded brakes, a stiffer suspension setup, and a unique set of wheels on stickier performance tires. The RS3 we drove produced exhilarating sounds, and the car's feisty nature was evident at the racetrack. Plus, it was composed and comfortable when driven sedately on regular roads. At our test track, we recorded a blisteringly quick 3.3-second run to 60 mph; the RS3 eclipsed the quarter-mile mark in just 11.8 seconds at 117 mph.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Inside, the RS3's passenger space is identical to the A3 and S3, but it has a set of more aggressively bolstered front seats. Audi endows all versions with a dashboard that looks anything but bland. A pair of high-mounted air vents face the driver and flank the instrument panel binnacle that houses a set of digital gauges. The RS3 is also available with a head-up display. Below the center touchscreen are climate controls with physical buttons, and there's a bin below them that's integrated into the center console. Unfortunately, drivers have to select gears via a weird, stubby shifter; paddles on the steering wheel are an alternative once the RS3 is in motion.
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