2020 Audi RS 3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.9s

102 sedans (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Audi RS 3: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
AWD	2.5L 5-cyl	394 hp	354 lb-ft	3,593 lb	219	9.1	3.9 sTested	N/A	AWD	$56,200
Nardo Edition AWD	2.5L 5-cyl	394 hp	354 lb-ft	3,593 lb	219	9.1	3.9 sTested	7-speed DCT	AWD	$59,900

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

1 engine offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
2.5L 5-cyl	2	394 hp	AWD	$56,200	Base	$1,670	Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
7-speed DCT	1	Nardo Edition AWD	$59,900	3.9 s

Compared with the AWD: 394 hp, 23 mpg, $56,200. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Volvo S60	T8 R-Design AWD	400 hp	30 mpg	$54,400	4.3 s
Volvo S90	T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription AWD	400 hp	30 mpg	$63,200	N/A

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2020 Audi RS 3: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Audi RS 3.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.