| RS 3 | S3 |
|---|---|
| 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 drive | All-wheel drive |
| Torque splitter | Torque 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 control | Cruise control |
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive cruise control |
| Adaptive cruise control as feature on demand | Adaptive 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 detection | Pedestrian detection |
| Emergency evasion assist | Emergency evasion assist |
| Oncoming collision avoidance when turning at an intersection (Turn assist) | Oncoming collision avoidance when turning at an intersection (Turn assist) |
| Lane departure warning | Lane departure warning |
| - | Lane departure avoidance |
| - | Lane centering assist |
| Blind-spot collision avoidance | Blind-spot collision avoidance |
| Rear cross-traffic assist | Rear 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 camera | Rear view camera |
| PASSIVE SAFETY | |
| Safe exit warning | Safe exit warning |
| Preventive occupant protection under emergency braking or instability | Preventive occupant protection under emergency braking or instability |
| Preventive occupant protection in imminent front collision | Preventive occupant protection in imminent front collision |
| Preventive occupant protection in imminent rear collision | Preventive occupant protection in imminent rear collision |
| Preventive occupant protection in imminent side collision | Preventive occupant protection in imminent side collision |
| Driver front airbag | Driver front airbag |
| Passenger front airbag | Passenger front airbag |
| Side airbags in front | Side airbags in front |
| Side airbags in rear | Side airbags in rear |
| Center airbag in front | Center airbag in front |
| Curtain airbags | Curtain airbags |
| Electric child-safety lock | Electric 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 seats | Occupancy sensors in the rear seats |
| EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Panoramic 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 rear | Tires 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 seat | Power driver seat |
| Power front passenger seat | Power front passenger seat |
| Driver seat position memory | Driver seat position memory |
| Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Acoustic windscreen | Acoustic windscreen |
| LIGHTS & VISIBILITY | |
| LED headlights | LED headlights |
| Matrix LED headlights | Matrix 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 mirrors | Auto-dimming exterior mirrors |
| Exterior mirror position memory | Exterior mirror position memory |
| ACCESS & EXIT | |
| Keyless entry | Keyless entry |
| Keyless start | Keyless start |
| Power tailgate | Power tailgate |
| Tailgate hands-free opening | Tailgate hands-free opening |
| DRIVER INFORMATION | |
| Audi virtual cockpit plus | Audi virtual cockpit Audi virtual cockpit plus |
| Head-up display | Head-up display |
| Preparation for head-up display | Preparation for head-up display |
| Traffic sign recognition | Traffic sign recognition |
| Driver fatigue and distraction monitoring system | Driver fatigue and distraction monitoring system |
| INFOTAINMENT & CONNECTIVITY | |
| MMI navigation plus with MMI touch | MMI navigation plus with MMI touch |
| - | 6 loudspeakers |
| Audi sound system SONOS 3D Premium sound system | Audi sound system SONOS 3D Premium sound system |
| Smartphone interface | Smartphone interface |
| Smartphone wireless charger | Smartphone wireless charger |
| Audi phone box Audi phone box light | Audi phone box Audi phone box light |
| Preparation for features on demand | Preparation for features on demand |
| Garage door opener | Garage door opener |
| VEHICLE SECURITY | |
| Exterior mirror electric folding | Exterior mirror electric folding |
| Anti-theft alarm system | Anti-theft alarm system |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
| Top speed limited to 280 km/h Top speed limited to 290 km/h | - |