Audi RS 3 0–60 Times
The Audi RS 3 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Audi RS 3 is the 2025 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.70 seconds at 118.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Audi RS 3 is the 2022 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan, which took 3.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.30 seconds at 112.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 11 verified production tests of the Audi RS 3, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.52 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.03 seconds at 115.03 mph.
Fastest 0–60 3.20sec 2025 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus) · stock
Average 0–60 3.52sec Across 11 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.03sec @ 115.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 3.70sec 2022 Quattro Sedan
Across 11 verified production runs, the Audi RS 3 ranges from 3.20 to 3.70 seconds 0–60, with a 3.52-second average.
The Audi RS 3 is ranked in these lists
- #5 Fastest Turbocharged Cars #8 Fastest Cars Under 400 HP #24 Fastest Sedans #24 Fastest Cars of 2022 #25 Fastest Cars of 2025 #32 Fastest Quarter Mile Sedans #46 Fastest Cars Under 600 HP #69 Fastest Cars of 2010's #70 Fastest AWD Cars #71 Fastest Cars of 2020's #84 Fastest Quarter-Mile AWD Cars #91 Fastest Cars Under 800 HP
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Audi RS 3 Performance Overview
Audi’s RS 3 has been tracked in compact, five-cylinder form across 10 verified tests spanning 2017 to 2025, covering the 8V and 8Y generations. From launch, its performance identity centered on a turbocharged gasoline inline-five and Quattro all-wheel drive. In 8V form (2017–2020), the DAZA-powered car produced 394–400 hp, with the 2017 Quattro Sedan setting an early benchmark at 3.5 seconds to 60 mph and running the quarter-mile in 12.0 seconds at 115 mph.
The 8Y generation, introduced for 2022, kept the turbocharged gasoline formula while moving to the DXH/EA855 evo version of the 2.5-liter five-cylinder at 401 hp. That update tightened the car’s test results, led by the 2022 Quattro Sedan at 3.3 seconds to 60 mph and 11.8 seconds @ 117 mph in the quarter-mile, the quickest figures recorded for the model so far. Other 8Y tests include 3.4-second runs from the 2022 Quattro Sedan and 2025 Quattro Sedan, while the slowest verified result in the dataset is still a competitive 3.7 seconds from a 2022 Quattro Sedan.
Today, the RS 3 stands as a consistently quick, gasoline-only performance sedan, with the current 8Y generation delivering the model’s best measured acceleration.
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Audi RS 3 0–60 Times by Generation: 8V to 8Y
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Y | 2022–present | 3.50s | 3.30s — 2022 Quattro Sedan | 6 | The 8Y generation (2022–present) averaged 3.50 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2022 Quattro Sedan at 3.30 seconds. Output was 401 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-5 configurations. |
| 8V | 2017–2020 | 3.63s | 3.50s — 2017 Quattro Sedan | 4 | The 8V generation (2017–2020) averaged 3.63 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 2017 Quattro Sedan at 3.50 seconds. Output ranged from 394 to 400 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-5 configurations. |
8Y 2022–present
Avg 0–60 3.50s
Fastest 3.30s
Tests 6
2022 Quattro Sedan
The 8Y generation (2022–present) averaged 3.50 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2022 Quattro Sedan at 3.30 seconds. Output was 401 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-5 configurations.
8V 2017–2020
Avg 0–60 3.63s
Fastest 3.50s
Tests 4
2017 Quattro Sedan
The 8V generation (2017–2020) averaged 3.63 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 2017 Quattro Sedan at 3.50 seconds. Output ranged from 394 to 400 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-5 configurations.
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Audi RS 3 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
11 production tests · 4 years ▾
2025 Audi RS 3
3 production runs Avg 0–60 3.37 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 11.93 sec
Production Tests 3
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2025 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus)
3.20sec 0–60
11.70s ¼ mi @ 118.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 118.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo I-5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 401 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,649 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 11 production runs
#03
2025 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus)
3.40sec 0–60
12.00s ¼ mi @ 116.0 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 401 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,649 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H / 25.9 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 11 production runs
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2025 Audi RS 3 Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus)
3.50sec 0–60
12.10s ¼ mi @ 112.9 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 401 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,649 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 9.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 11 production runs
How we verify Audi RS 3 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Audi RS 3 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Audi RS 3 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Audi RS 3 performance FAQs
10 questions The 2025 Audi RS 3 reaches 60 mph in 3.4 to 3.5 seconds in verified stock tests. Both recorded runs are for the Quattro Sedan with the Dynamic Plus package. Quarter-mile results for those same 2025 tests are 12.0 seconds at 116 mph and 12.1 seconds at 112.9 mph.
The quickest Audi RS 3 on record hits 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. That run came from a stock 2022 Quattro Sedan, which also stands as the fastest stock RS 3 tested. Across all 10 verified RS 3 tests, the overall average 0-60 time is 3.55 seconds.
The fastest stock Audi RS 3 tested is the 2022 Quattro Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result on record for the model at 11.8 seconds with a 117 mph trap speed. All 10 RS 3 tests currently on record are stock production cars.
The Audi RS 3 averages 12.06 seconds in the quarter mile at 114.7 mph across 10 verified runs. The quickest quarter-mile pass on record is 11.8 seconds at 117 mph from a 2022 Quattro Sedan. For the 2025 model year, recorded quarter-mile times are 12.0 and 12.1 seconds.
The 8Y-generation Audi RS 3, covering 2022 and newer models, averages 3.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 3.3 seconds from a 2022 Quattro Sedan. Power output for this generation is listed at 401 hp, with a turbocharged gasoline powertrain throughout.
The fastest 8Y Audi RS 3 on record is the 2022 Quattro Sedan at 3.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. That same car also posts the model’s best quarter-mile result at 11.8 seconds and 117 mph. Within the 8Y generation, it remains the quickest verified RS 3 test so far.
The 8V Audi RS 3, sold from 2017 to 2020, averages 3.63 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. Its best run is 3.5 seconds from a 2017 Quattro Sedan. Output for the 8V generation ranges from 394 to 400 hp, and all recorded examples use a turbocharged gasoline setup.
Yes. The 8Y-generation Audi RS 3 averages 3.5 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the earlier 8V generation averages 3.63 seconds. The 8Y also has the quicker best run, at 3.3 seconds versus 3.5 seconds for the 8V. On record, the newer generation is the faster RS 3.
The Quattro Sedan (Dynamic Plus) is quicker on record. It averages 3.45 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests and has a best run of 3.4 seconds. The broader Quattro Sedan grouping averages 3.58 seconds across 8 tests, though its quickest individual run is the model-best 3.3 seconds.
The Audi RS 3 averages 3.55 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 verified tests. The fastest run is 3.3 seconds, and the slowest is 3.7 seconds, both from 2022 Quattro Sedan tests. That spread shows the RS 3 consistently lands in the mid-3-second range to 60 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
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 an Audi RS 3 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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