Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 10 recorded runs

Audi RS 3 0–60 Times

The Audi RS 3 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 10 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Audi RS 3 is the 2022 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.80 seconds at 117.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Audi RS 3 is the 2022 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan, which took 3.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.30 seconds at 112.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Audi RS 3 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.55 seconds The average quarter mile time is 12.06 seconds at 114.73 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.3sec 2022 Quattro Sedan

Average 0–60 3.55sec Across 10 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 12.06sec @ 114.7 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 3.7sec 2022 Quattro Sedan

Across 10 verified runs, the Audi RS 3 ranges from 3.3 to 3.7 seconds 0–60, with a 3.55-second average.

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Tests by model year

10 tests · 4 years

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Model Year 4

2025

Audi RS 3 · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 3.45 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.05 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#02

2025 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus)

3.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.00s ¼ mi @ 116.0 mph

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0–60 mph 3.40 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.00 sec

Trap Speed 116.0 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H / 25.9 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #2 of 10

#03

2025 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus)

3.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.10s ¼ mi @ 112.9 mph

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0–60 mph 3.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.10 sec

Trap Speed 112.9 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #3 of 10

2022

Audi RS 3 · 4 verified runs

Avg 0–60 3.53 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.05 sec

Recorded Tests 4

#01

2022 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan

3.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

11.80s ¼ mi @ 117.0 mph

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0–60 mph 3.30 sec

¼ Mile ET 11.80 sec

Trap Speed 117.0 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H / 22 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #1 of 10

#04

2022 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan

3.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.00s ¼ mi @ 116.0 mph

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0–60 mph 3.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.00 sec

Trap Speed 116.0 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H / 27.5 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #4 of 10

#06

2022 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan

3.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.10s ¼ mi @ 113.9 mph

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0–60 mph 3.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.10 sec

Trap Speed 113.9 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #6 of 10

#08

2022 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan

3.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.30s ¼ mi @ 112.7 mph

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0–60 mph 3.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.30 sec

Trap Speed 112.7 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 20 C / 29 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #8 of 10

2019

Audi RS 3 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 3.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.20 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#09

2019 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan

3.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.20s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph

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0–60 mph 3.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.20 sec

Trap Speed 114.0 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 19 C / 28 H / 25.5 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #9 of 10

2017

Audi RS 3 · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 3.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.03 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#05

2017 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan

3.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

11.90s ¼ mi @ 117.0 mph

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0–60 mph 3.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 11.90 sec

Trap Speed 117.0 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 19 C / 28 H / 19 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #5 of 10

#07

2017 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan

3.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.10s ¼ mi @ 112.9 mph

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0–60 mph 3.60 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.10 sec

Trap Speed 112.9 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 19 C / 28 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #7 of 10

#10

2017 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan

3.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.10s ¼ mi @ 114.9 mph

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0–60 mph 3.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 12.10 sec

Trap Speed 114.9 mph

Engine 2.5L Turbo I-5

Drivetrain AWD

Transmission 7A

MPG EPA 19 C / 28 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Road & Track

Overall Rank #10 of 10

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest Audi RS 3 on record is the 2022 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.80 seconds at 117.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Audi RS 3 is the 2022 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan, which takes 3.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.30 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 10 verified runs, a Audi RS 3 reaches 60 mph in 3.55 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.06 seconds at roughly 114.7 mph.

We have verified test data for 4 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Audi RS 3 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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