2017 Audi A3 RS

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Vehicle Details

Year
2017
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Variant
RS
Body Style
Race Car
Generation
Racing 8V Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
RS 3 LMS S Tronic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
340 hp
Power (kW)
250 kW
Torque
420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
0–60 mph
4.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.5 seconds
Displacement
1,984 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,589 mm (180.7 in)
Width
1,796 mm (70.7 in)
Height
1,340 mm (52.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,665 mm (104.9 in)
Curb weight
1,215 kg (2,679 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
100 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
Emission Control
Catalyst
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
201 - 214 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Track, Front
1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,526 mm (60.1 in)
Overhang, Front
870 mm (34.3 in)
Overhang, Rear
951 mm (37.4 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,006 mm (39.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
924 mm (36.4 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,392 mm (54.8 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,345 mm (53.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,453 mm (57.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,423 mm (56.0 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB Platform

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Aluminium
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Slim Push Button
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Antenna
Yes
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Special Features
Main Beam Assist

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
  • Colour
  • Monochrome
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
500 g
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
  • CD
  • MP3
  • WMA
App-Connect
Yes
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
DVD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
SD
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
USB
USB-A
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Number of Ports
2 - 3 pcs
Connectivity › App-Connect
Android Auto
Optional
Apple CarPlay
Optional
Displays
Center Display
7"
Displays › Center Display
Foldable
Yes
Type
Colour
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Footwell (Front | Rear)
Ambient Light
Optional
Selectable Light Colour
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
425 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
880 litres
Depth
951 mm (37.4 in)
Width
1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Opening Width
945 mm (37.2 in)
Sill Height
688 mm (27.1 in)

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
  • Climate Control
  • Media
  • Phone
Wireless Phone Charger
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Navigation
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Automatic Locking Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Emergency Call
Optional
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2012
Adult Occupant
95 %
Child Occupant
87 %
Vulnerable Road Users
74 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2013
Overall Score
36.41
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
34.1 /38
Frontal Impact
15.4 /16
Lateral Impact
15.6 /16
Rear Impact
3.2 /4
Frontal Offset
15.41
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Good
Child Occupant
Total Points
42.5 /49
Safety Features
7 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
26.6 /49
Pedestrian
  • 19.6
  • 1
  • 6
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
0 /3
Lane Support (points)
0 /4
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Frontal Crash
Front Driver Side
4/5 stars
Front Passenger Side
5/5 stars
Side Crash
Side Barrier and Pole Ratings, Front
5/5 stars
Side Barrier and Pole Ratings, Rear
5/5 stars
Side Barrier Rating
5/5 stars
Side Barrier Rating, Driver
5/5 stars
Side Barrier Rating, Rear
5/5 stars
Overall Side Pole Star Rating
5/5 stars
Rollover
Rollover Resistance
10.9 %
Test Year
2018
Overall Safety Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Frontal Rating
4/5 stars
Overall Side Rating
5/5 stars
Rollver
4/5 stars
IIHS
Test Year
2015
Award
Top Safety Pick
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
Good
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Superior
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
2 years
Body Protection
3 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Trunk
on Floor
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left

Car Classification

American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D5S (xenon)
  • H7
Main Beam
H15
Bi-Xenon
D5S
Datyime Running Light
H15
Fog Light, Front
H8
Fog Light, Rear
BAY9s (H21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16d (W21W)
Reversing Light
BAX9s (H6W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
W2.1×9.5d (WY16W)
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

ACRISS

Type
4-5 Doors (D)

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