The Audi A3 Family – From Refined to Ferocious.

One compact sedan, three temperaments. The 2026 A3 delivers 201 efficient horsepower; the S3 sharpens it to 328; the RS 3 unleashes a 394-HP five-cylinder. Compare all three here, then drive them at Audi Sewickley.

2026 Audi A3

201 HP · 6.0s 0–60 · 40 TFSI

2026 Audi S3

328 HP · 4.4s 0–60 · quattro standard

2026 Audi RS 3

394 HP · 3.6s 0–60 · 5-cyl quattro

The A3 by the numbers

Horsepower
201

HP

Turbocharged 2.0L TFSI

Torque
236

lb-ft

Through a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch

0–60 MPH
6.0

seconds

With available quattro all-wheel drive

2026 Audi A3 sedan parked, Progressive Red.

Where the Lineup Begins

The 2026 A3 makes premium attainable — 201 horsepower from a turbocharged 2.0-liter TFSI, a 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen, a 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit, and available quattro all-wheel drive. The smallest Audi sedan still feels every bit an Audi.

The S3 by the numbers

Horsepower
328

HP

Turbocharged 2.0L TFSI

Torque
295

lb-ft

Through a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch

0–60 MPH
4.4

seconds

With standard quattro all-wheel drive

2026 Audi S3 parked, front view.

The Sweet Spot

The S3 turns the A3 into a back-road weapon — 328 horsepower, standard quattro all-wheel drive, a sport-tuned adaptive setup, and a 0–60 sprint of 4.4 seconds. Daily-livable, seriously quick.

The RS 3 by the numbers

Horsepower
394

HP

Turbocharged 2.5L five-cylinder TFSI

Torque
369

lb-ft

Through a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch

0–60 MPH
3.6

seconds

With quattro and the RS Torque Splitter

2026 Audi RS 3 driving, front three-quarter.

The Five-Cylinder Legend

The RS 3 is in a class of its own — a 394-HP turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder, the unmistakable RS exhaust note, an RS Torque Splitter, and 0–60 in 3.6 seconds. A genuine pocket rocket with a back seat.

Experience the Audi A3 Family at Audi Sewickley.

From the efficient A3 to the track-ready RS 3, the 2026 A3 family is at Audi Sewickley now. Compare all three, then take your favorite for a drive — proudly serving Pittsburgh, Wexford, Cranberry Township, and the North Hills.

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