| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
Quick acceleration | Rivals offer more spacious rear seats | Standard direct tire pressure monitoring system and 19-inch titanium wheels with summer performance tires |
Luxury appointments justify the price tag | Expect a harsh ride | Sport suspension now comes as a standalone available feature |
Infotainment system takes less time to get used to | Smaller trunk than competitors | A 12V trunk outlet and 2 rear USB ports come with a standard storage package |
Standard wireless charging and signal booster |
$56,200
price394 hp @ 5850 rpm
horsepower354 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
torqueTBD
transmission2.5L 5cyl AWD 7A
engine-
basic warrantyCompeting in the subcompact sedan segment, the 2019 Audi RS 3 is a direct competitor to the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45, the Jaguar XE S, and the BMW 3 Series. With standalone trim, the RS 3 carries an MSRP of $56,200. It is offered with a 2.5L Turbo Inline-5 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, producing 394 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the RS 3 manages a 0-60 of 3.9 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG.
Audi has not given alternative trims on the 2019 RS 3 Sedan but there are various optional packages you can browse through. Our pick is the Driver Assistance Package and Technology Package which cost $1,500 and $3,200 respectively.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 Audi RS 3 Ranked #1 | 3.9 sec | 12.5 sec | 155 mph | |||
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Ranked #2 | 4.2 sec | - | - | |||
2019 Audi S5 Ranked #3 | 4.4 sec | 13.1 sec | 155 mph | |||
2019 Audi S3 Ranked #4 | 4.7 sec | 13.6 sec | 155 mph | |||
2019 Jaguar XE Ranked #5 | 6.2 sec | 14.3 sec | 155 mph |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 Audi RS 3 Ranked #5 | 19 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | 14.5 gal. | 275.5/406 mi. | |||
2019 Jaguar XE Ranked #1 | 25 mpg | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | 16.6 gal. | 415/564.4 mi. | |||
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Ranked #2 | 23 mpg | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | 14.8 gal. | 340.4/444 mi. | |||
2019 Audi S3 Ranked #3 | 22 mpg | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | 14.5 gal. | 319/420.5 mi. | |||
2019 Audi S5 Ranked #4 | 21 mpg | 30 mpg | 24 mpg | 15.3 gal. | 321.3/459 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 Audi RS 3 Ranked #3 | 176.3 in. | 70.7 in. | 55 in. | 4 in. | 103.6 in. | |||
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Ranked #1 | 184.7 in. | 70 in. | 55.7 in. | 3.7 in. | 106.3 in. | |||
2019 Audi S5 Ranked #1 | 184.7 in. | 72.7 in. | 53.9 in. | 4 in. | 108.8 in. | |||
2019 Jaguar XE Ranked #2 | 183.9 in. | 77.4 in. | 55.8 in. | 4 in. | 111.6 in. | |||
2019 Audi S3 Ranked #4 | 175.8 in. | 70.7 in. | 54.8 in. | 7 in. | 103.6 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 Audi RS 3 Ranked #3 | 10 cu.ft. | - | 13.2 cu.ft. | |||
2019 Audi S3 Ranked #1 | 10 cu.ft. | - | 62.9 cu.ft. | |||
2019 Jaguar XE Ranked #2 | 14.7 cu.ft. | 91 cu.ft. | 16.1 cu.ft. | |||
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Ranked #4 | 13.1 cu.ft. | - | - | |||
2019 Audi S5 Ranked #4 | 57.5 cu.ft. | 116.6 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 Audi RS 3 Ranked #1 | 13.2 cu.ft. | 10 cu.ft. | 13.2 cu.ft. | 232 ft. | |||
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Ranked #2 | - | 13.1 cu.ft. | - | - | |||
2019 Jaguar XE Ranked #3 | 45.5 cu.ft. | 14.7 cu.ft. | 16.1 cu.ft. | 79 ft. | |||
2019 Audi S3 Ranked #4 | 62.9 cu.ft. | 10 cu.ft. | 62.9 cu.ft. | - | |||
2019 Audi S5 Ranked #5 | - | 57.5 cu.ft. | - | 76 ft. |
Car Name | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 Audi RS 3 Ranked #1 | 992 lbs. | 3593 lbs. | |||
2019 Audi S3 Ranked #1 | 1102 lbs. | 3494 lbs. | |||
2019 Audi S5 Ranked #1 | 1058 lbs. | 3847 lbs. | |||
2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Ranked #1 | 1080 lbs. | 3450 lbs. | |||
2019 Jaguar XE Ranked #1 | 1475 lbs. | 3385 lbs. |
