Audi RS 3 vs Lucid Air (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$5,005
- RS 3: $5,005 cheaper, 0.9 s quicker to 60.
- Air: $1,199 a year less on energy, 36 hp more.
- Air wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | RS 3 | Air | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $67,395 | $72,400 | RS 3 |
| Horsepower | 394 hp | 430 hp | Air |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 23 mpg | 146 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,670 | $471 | Air |
| EV range | N/A | 420 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 8.3 cu ft | 22.1 cu ft | Air |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | 36.6 in | Air |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 45.4 in | Air |
| Length | 178.8 in | 195.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in | 76.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,627 lb | 4,564 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6 s tested | 4.5 s tested | RS 3 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| RS 3 Base Style AWD $66,100 | Air Pure RWD $70,900 | $4,800 |
| Air Pure RWD $70,900 | RS 3 Base Style AWD $66,100 | $4,800 |
Cost to run
Air costs $2,187 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | RS 3 | Air |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $67,395 | $72,400 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $471 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $2,826 |
| Total, 6 years | $77,412 | $75,226 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Air wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | RS 3 | 7% |
| MPG | Air | 72% |
| Power | Air | 8% |
| Space | Air | 62% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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