2020 Audi RS 3 Review

Name: 2020 Audi RS 3 Review
Brand: Audi
Price: 35669 USD

Price Estimate: $35,669 - $41,776

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Once forbidden fruit, the 2020 RS 3 has been lurking in the U.S. market for the last few years. Wrapped with relatively plain styling, the RS 3 is shockingly fast as well as practical and fairly comfortable. With one of the best-sounding engines on sale today, we only wish the RS 3 was slightly less expensive and more fun at lower speeds.

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Audi RS 3 model years

2017

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2020 Audi RS 3 Review

by the Edmunds Experts

What's new

Nardo edition adds special paint and a higher top speed
Part of the first RS 3 generation introduced for 2017

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Audi RS 3 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 7AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.74 per gallon for premium unleaded in Georgia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Georgia

$203/mo

$154/mo

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Audi RS 3 Reviews

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4.9

12 reviews

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Edmunds Review of 2019 RS3 flawed and inaccurate

RS3 DC, 08/08/2019

2019 Audi RS 3 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 7AM)

1. Converse to the Edmund's claim that RS3 seats sure too high for tall drivers, I am slightly over 6'2" and have headroom galore. Even the author of Tall Guy car reviews (who is 6'10") discusses how he has abundant headroom. Seat height is adjustable; 2. If you want a comfortable ride with the added benefit of dynamic suspension, then opt for the magnetic suspension. On rough roads, …

S3 upgrade well worth it

Mike, 05/30/2018

2018 Audi RS 3 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 7AM)

From the initial test drive you’ll notice the power compared to the S3. While the 0-60 is impressive, where you can really notice the difference is 60-100. The virtual cockpit is incredible, showing you g-force, power and torque all at once (or your full music info, map, etc.). Ride is noticeably stiffer but adjustable when needed unless you get the pricy dynamic plus (skip it and get …

Nardo Grey Beast

Dustin Reed, 02/17/2019

2018 Audi RS 3 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 7AM)

RS3 performance is stellar. I ordered the car specd out how I wanted. Carbon brakes, black pack, etc. Was a little disappointed that the carbon brake package came with awesome front brakes and just standard rear brakes, the rear calipers are your run of the mill generic caliper, ugly. I live at elevation and have driven the car at sea level too, at 4500’ theres turbo lag, at sea level …

Fastest car on the road, plus most fun

Justin Bandt, 08/24/2018

2018 Audi RS 3 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 7AM)

Everyone compliments the looks of the car. It's so much fun to drive and sounds awesome. When it starts up or when the turbo spools and the gears shift, the pop of the exhaust is so cool.

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2020 RS 3 Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$56,200
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$203/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	10.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the RS 3 models:

Audi Pre Sense Basic: Senses when a front collision is imminent. Can tighten the seat belts, power up the windows, and close the sunroof automatically.
Audi Side Assist: Alerts you if a car is approaching or lurking in a blind spot and beeps if you signal for a lane change in that direction.
Rear Cross-Traffic Assist: Warns you if a car is approaching from the sides when you're backing out of a parking spot.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover10.9%

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Audi RS 3 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 7AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.74 per gallon for premium unleaded in Georgia.

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Edmunds Review of 2019 RS3 flawed and inaccurate

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Fastest car on the road, plus most fun

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