Audi: RS 3 vs S3 (2024-2025)
RS 3S3
POWER & DRIVE
Petrol engine 2.5 TFSI 294 kW (400 hp)Petrol engine 2.0 TFSI 245 kW (333 hp)
7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (S tronic)7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (S tronic)
All-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Torque splitterTorque splitter
STEERING & SUSPENSION
-Adaptive dampers
Driving mode selection (Audi drive select)Driving mode selection (Audi drive select)
Ceramic brakes-
DRIVER ASSISTANCE
-Highly automated driving assist (Adaptive cruise assist)
-Traffic jam assist
Cruise controlCruise control
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive cruise control
Adaptive cruise control as feature on demandAdaptive cruise control as feature on demand
Forward collision avoidance and mitigation (front emergency brake assist)Forward collision avoidance and mitigation (front emergency brake assist)
Pedestrian detectionPedestrian detection
Emergency evasion assistEmergency evasion assist
Oncoming collision avoidance when turning at an intersection (Turn assist)Oncoming collision avoidance when turning at an intersection (Turn assist)
Lane departure warningLane departure warning
-Lane departure avoidance
-Lane centering assist
Blind-spot collision avoidanceBlind-spot collision avoidance
Rear cross-traffic assistRear cross-traffic assist
Automated emergency-stop assist (Emergency assist)Automated emergency-stop assist (Emergency assist)
PARKING & MANEUVERING
Partially automated parking aid (Park assist)Partially automated parking aid (Park assist)
-Highly automated parking aid (Park assist plus)
Rear view cameraRear view camera
PASSIVE SAFETY
Safe exit warningSafe exit warning
Preventive occupant protection under emergency braking or instabilityPreventive occupant protection under emergency braking or instability
Preventive occupant protection in imminent front collisionPreventive occupant protection in imminent front collision
Preventive occupant protection in imminent rear collisionPreventive occupant protection in imminent rear collision
Preventive occupant protection in imminent side collisionPreventive occupant protection in imminent side collision
Driver front airbagDriver front airbag
Passenger front airbagPassenger front airbag
Side airbags in frontSide airbags in front
Side airbags in rearSide airbags in rear
Center airbag in frontCenter airbag in front
Curtain airbagsCurtain airbags
Electric child-safety lockElectric child-safety lock
Seat belt reminder in front
Seat belt reminder in rear
Seat belt reminder in front
Seat belt reminder in rear
Occupancy sensors in the rear seatsOccupancy sensors in the rear seats
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Panoramic sunroofPanoramic sunroof
RS sport exhaust system
Standard exhaust system
Performance exhaust system
Standard exhaust system
-Tires 225/40 R18
Tires 265/30 R19 in front, 245/35 R19 in rearTires 235/35 R19
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
RS bucket seats
Sports seats in front
Sports seats in front
Seat upholstery in fine nappa leather
Seat upholstery in leather and suede
Seat upholstery in leatherette and suede
Seat upholstery in fabric and leatherette
Seat upholstery in fine nappa leather
Seat upholstery in leather and leatherette
Seat upholstery in leatherette and suede
CLIMATE & COMFORT
2-zone automatic air conditioning
3-zone automatic air conditioning
2-zone automatic air conditioning
3-zone automatic air conditioning
Power driver seatPower driver seat
Power front passenger seatPower front passenger seat
Driver seat position memoryDriver seat position memory
Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Acoustic windscreenAcoustic windscreen
LIGHTS & VISIBILITY
LED headlightsLED headlights
Matrix LED headlightsMatrix LED headlights
Smart high-beam assist
Standard high-beam assist
Smart high-beam assist
Standard high-beam assist
Dynamic turn signals in front
Dynamic turn signals in rear
Dynamic turn signals in front
Dynamic turn signals in rear
Light animation in front
Light animation in rear
Light animation in front
Light animation in rear
Auto-dimming exterior mirrorsAuto-dimming exterior mirrors
Exterior mirror position memoryExterior mirror position memory
ACCESS & EXIT
Keyless entryKeyless entry
Keyless startKeyless start
Power tailgatePower tailgate
Tailgate hands-free openingTailgate hands-free opening
DRIVER INFORMATION
Audi virtual cockpit plusAudi virtual cockpit
Audi virtual cockpit plus
Head-up displayHead-up display
Preparation for head-up displayPreparation for head-up display
Traffic sign recognitionTraffic sign recognition
Driver fatigue and distraction monitoring systemDriver fatigue and distraction monitoring system
INFOTAINMENT & CONNECTIVITY
MMI navigation plus with MMI touchMMI navigation plus with MMI touch
-6 loudspeakers
Audi sound system
SONOS 3D Premium sound system
Audi sound system
SONOS 3D Premium sound system
Smartphone interfaceSmartphone interface
Smartphone wireless chargerSmartphone wireless charger
Audi phone box
Audi phone box light
Audi phone box
Audi phone box light
Preparation for features on demandPreparation for features on demand
Garage door openerGarage door opener
VEHICLE SECURITY
Exterior mirror electric foldingExterior mirror electric folding
Anti-theft alarm systemAnti-theft alarm system
OTHER FEATURES
Top speed limited to 280 km/h
Top speed limited to 290 km/h
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