2017 Audi RS3 Base
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- Photo: 2019 Audi RS3 Audi Sport Edition TFSi Quattro 2.5 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VPR RS3 sedan by ZoBuyani, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi RS3 LMS TCR (58388) by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi RS3 sedan 2.5 20V Turbo quattro (8V) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Audi RS3 Audi Sport Edition TFSi Quattro 2.5 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Audi RS3 Base is a 394-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged with a 7-speed s tronic dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $54,500 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 394 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $54,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $55,450 |
| Destination Charge | $950 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged 2.5L TFSI inline-5 (1-2-4-5-3 firing order) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 394 hp |
| Torque | 354 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive (quattro) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Audi RS 3. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 19, 2019 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
NHTSA campaign 19V474000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2017 Audi RS 3
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Audi RS 3. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 AUDI RS 3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.