Audi RS3 Sedan performance summary
The 2026 Audi RS3 Sedan makes 401 hp and 500 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 3.8s, about 3.6s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 11.47s.
On Carspeed's data it is genuinely fast — quicker off the line than 88% of the cars in our database, with more power than 74% of them and a higher top speed than 88%. That works out to roughly 157 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Audi RS3 Sedan ranks against 1,292 cars
Audi RS3 Sedan vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi RS3 Sedan | 401 | 3.8s | 290 km/h | 11.47s |
| Nissan Z Proto | 400 | 4.1s | 290 km/h | 11.82s |
| Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport | 460 | 3.9s | 290 km/h | 11.59s |
| Jaguar F-Type P450 AWD | 450 | 4.0s | 290 km/h | 11.71s |
| Porsche 718 Boxster GTS | 394 | 4.3s | 293 km/h | 12.04s |
| Porsche 911 Carrera | 379 | 4.2s | 293 km/h | 11.92s |
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Audi RS3 Sedan FAQ
What is the Audi RS3 Sedan 0-60 mph time?
The Audi RS3 Sedan does 0-60 mph in about 3.6s, based on its 3.8s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Audi RS3 Sedan?
The listed top speed is 180 mph, or 290 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Audi RS3 Sedan have?
The Audi RS3 Sedan is listed at 401 hp with 500 Nm of torque.
What is the Audi RS3 Sedan quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Audi RS3 Sedan quarter-mile at 11.47s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Audi RS3 Sedan?
Similar performance rivals include Nissan Z Proto, Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, Jaguar F-Type P450 AWD.