2026 Audi RS 3 — 394 HP five-cylinder, Audi Sport's compact sport sedan.

The 2026 Audi RS 3 is Audi Sport at its purest — a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI producing 394 horsepower and 369 lb-ft, 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch, standard quattro AWD with the RS Torque Splitter for active rear torque vectoring, RS sport suspension with adaptive damper control, and 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds. The five-cylinder engine is multi-time International Engine of the Year winner — and lives only in the RS 3. See it at Audi Sewickley.

2025 Audi RS3 in profile

The Five-Cylinder Legend.

401 HP and a soundtrack no rival can match. Experience the RS3 at Audi Sewickley.

The 2026 Audi RS 3 — Audi Sport DNA, compact sedan body.

RS-specific Singleframe with three-dimensional honeycomb grille, wider sport fenders, dual oval RS-design exhaust, integrated rear diffuser, and standard 19-inch 5-Y-spoke star wheels. Available RS design plus package adds RS-specific Glacier White accents and matte aluminum window trim. See the 2026 RS 3 in person at Audi Sewickley.

2025 Audi RS 3 profile parked — Audi Sport compact sport sedan stance at Audi Sewickley

Sport sedan stance, Audi Sport DNA

Standard RS sport suspension drops the RS 3 stance for that wide-track, aggressive posture. Pronounced wheel arches house standard 19-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero performance tires. A compact sport sedan that telegraphs intent before the engine even starts.

394 HP. 369 lb-ft. 3.6 sec 0–60.

A 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI paired with a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch and standard quattro all-wheel drive. The RS Torque Splitter actively vectors torque across the rear axle for tail-out aggression in RS Torque Rear mode. RS sport suspension with adaptive damper control. Standard launch control. Schedule your test drive at Audi Sewickley.

Horsepower
394

HP

Torque
369

lb-ft

0 – 60 mph
3.6

sec

Transmission
7

-Speed

S tronic dual-clutch with launch control

Drive System
quattro

AWD

Standard with the RS Torque Splitter on every 2026 RS 3

Drive Modes
7

Modes

Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, RS Performance & RS Torque Rear

RS interior. Audi virtual cockpit. Bang & Olufsen.

The 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus has a dedicated RS performance display with lap timer, turbo boost, and lateral g-force. 10.1-inch MMI touch handles navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto wirelessly. Standard RS sport seats in Fine Nappa with diamond stitching. Available 14-speaker, 680-watt Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound. Visit Audi Sewickley to experience it.

Virtual Cockpit
12.3

"

Virtual cockpit plus with RS performance display

B&O Premium Sound
680

W

14 speakers, available Bang & Olufsen

Standard Wheels
19

"

5-Y-spoke star design, Pirelli P Zero

Safety That Keeps Pace.

Even at RS pace, standard Audi pre sense front, available adaptive cruise control, and active lane assist help keep every drive in check. Experience the RS 3 at Audi Sewickley.

Audi pre sense
Standard

Pre sense front on every 2026 A3

Adaptive Cruise
Stop

& Go

Available with stop-and-go capability

Lane Assist
Active

Available active lane assist technology

Not Quite the One? Explore the Lineup.

The RS 3 is the sharpest point of the range — step down, step up, or switch to an SUV.

Experience the 2026 Audi RS 3 at Audi Sewickley.

New 2026 RS 3 allocation is limited — this is one of the most exclusive Audi Sport models in the lineup. Looking to step down to a more attainable Audi Sport sedan? See the 2026 S3 with 328 HP and standard quattro. Cross-shopping the full A3 family? Start with the A3 entry sedan. Audi Sewickley serves Pittsburgh, Wexford, Cranberry Township, and the entire North Hills with Audi Signature Care on every 2026 model.

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