2026 Audi RS 3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.6s

69 sedans (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2026 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
Base Style AWD	2.5L 5-cyl	394 hp	369 lb-ft	3,627 lb	217	9.2	3.6 sTested	7-speed DCT	AWD	$66,100

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	1	394 hp	Base Style AWD	$66,100	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	Base Style AWD	$66,100	3.6 s

Compared with the Base Style AWD: 394 hp, 23 mpg, $66,100. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain	AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe	416 hp	27 mpg	$67,550	N/A
BMW 5 Series	550e xDrive AWD	483 hp	25 mpg	$75,500	4.1 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

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

2026 Audi RS 3: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 BMW i5.

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.