Audi RS 3 Sportback (8Y) Hatchback (2021)

56% Neofiliac73% External
Keywords: audiaudi-rsawdcompactdohchatchbackhigh-performancemacpherson-strutmulti-linkturbocharged

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Product Overview

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% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good performance
  • I5 engine
  • Decent styling
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found***

External score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
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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Specifications

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
282 L / 10.0 cu-ft ~ 1104 L / 39.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.8 L / 10.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.1 L / 7.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 375x36 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 310x22 mm
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 245/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 265/30 R19
Turning Circle
12.0 m / 39.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height
1436 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4389 mm / 172.8 in
Size | Width
1851 mm / 72.9 in | 1984 mm / 78.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1592.0 mm / 62.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight
1570.0 kg / 3461.3 lbs
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 8J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 19
Wheelbase
2631 mm / 103.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.6 sec
CO2 Emission
190 ~ 201 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6 d-ISC-FCM
Engine
DNW
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5600-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
161.3 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 2250-5600 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2021

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

autoexpress[1]

Reviewer score 88%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fantastic performance
  • Terrific handling
  • Torque Splitter rear diff
Cons
  • Not available in the UK

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 58%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful Torque Splitter
  • Lots of fun to drive
Cons
  • Rear suspension feels a little flimsy
  • Noisy exhaust

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References

  1. ^ New Audi RS 3 Sportback 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs3/356394/new-audi-rs-3-sportback-2021-review. 2021-10-26. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  2. ^ Audi RS3 (2021) review: the first fun RS3. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/audi/rs3/. 2021-10-26. Retrieved 2022-07-29.

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