2024 Audi RS 3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.6s
- AWD, 401 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 15% of 80 sedans (2024).
- Horsepower: top 43% of 80 sedans (2024).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 2.5L 5-cyl | 401 hp | 369 lb-ft | 3,649 lb | 220 | 9.1 | 3.6 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $62,300 |
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.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 5-cyl | 1 | 401 hp | AWD | $62,300 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 1 | AWD | $62,300 | 3.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 401 hp, 23 mpg, $62,300. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Plus Dark Theme AWD | 455 hp | 31 mpg | $54,900 | 4.3 s |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain | AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | 416 hp | 27 mpg | $65,400 | N/A |
| Volvo S90 | T8 Recharge Plus Bright Theme AWD | 455 hp | 25 mpg | $65,550 | 4.6 s |
RS 3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Audi RS 3: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Audi RS 3.
| Measure | 2024 Audi RS 3 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AWD | E 450 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.6 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 401 hp | 375 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 4,376 lb |
| hp per ton | 220 | 171 |
| lb per hp | 9.1 | 11.7 |
| MSRP | $62,300 | $68,100 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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