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Audi RS 3 Sportback (8Y)

Compact Hatchback

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Audi RS 3 Sportback (Type 8Y) is a high-performance compact hatchback in production from 2021. It is powered by a turbocharged inline-5 engine that displaced 2.5 liters that drives all four wheels via a 7-speed DCT.

One of the last chance to get VW's I5 engine, the RS 3 is the last car in this segment to offer more than 4 cylinders. Even though it is transverse-engined with AWD forced upon the driver, the engine alone is reason enough for some enthusiasts to favor it over its competition.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Audi RS 3 Sportback uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 56%

Pros

Good performance
I5 engine
Decent styling

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found

External score 73%

Pros

Terrific handling
Fantastic performance
Powerful Torque Splitter
Lots of fun to drive
Torque Splitter rear diff

Cons

Not available in the UK
Rear suspension feels a little flimsy
Noisy exhaust

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External Reviews

autoexpress^[1]

Reviewer score 88% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Suspension is mostly bespoke. Unique pivot bearings for the front struts, stiffer lower wishbones and stronger subframes and stabilisers. Optional carbon ceramic discs measure 380mm and shave 10kg off the unsprung mass compared with the standard 375mm steel items. Most intriguing is the debut of Audi's clever Torque Splitter rear diff.

Pros

Fantastic performance
Terrific handling
Torque Splitter rear diff

Cons

Not available in the UK

carmagazine^[2]

Reviewer score 58% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

In Torque Rear mode, the Splitter can direct as much as 100% of the rear axle’s torque to the outside wheel to help get a drift going. It then juggles it side to side to keep the slide going while you do the same with the steering and throttle pedal. Similar hardware to the system in the VW Golf R – and the Ford Focus RS, for that matter.

Pros

Powerful Torque Splitter
Lots of fun to drive

Cons

Rear suspension feels a little flimsy
Noisy exhaust

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References

^ New Audi RS 3 Sportback 2021 review. [autoexpress].
^ Audi RS3 (2021) review: the first fun RS3. [carmagazine].

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