2020 Audi A3 vs. S3 vs. RS3: 0-60 Test!

All three of these Audis ride on the same platform, come with all-wheel-drive, a 7 speed dual clutch transmission and a turbo. With varying levels of power, what is the speed difference? Well, you came to the right place to find out.

CORRECTION:
The intro graphic said 2020 Audi S3 but that car was a 2019 model (I mentioned this later on too), there is a very slight change in pricing between the two years but no notable mechanical changes!

Watch my previous zero to sixty test with the Golf R DSG and MT.

Thank you, Royal on the Eastside, for loaning me these Audis! If you want a great deal on a new Audi, check them out!

Thank you, Tess Fasteen, for helping with the production of this video!

[marku]

As the owner of a '17 S3, I'm very satisfied with it.

[redbrown]

The crazy thing is the rs3 with a simple downpipe and tune is absolutely psychotic

[Treizez]

While I'd love to try an RS3 one day, I've never ever felt "wowI wish I had gone RS3 over S3" having now owned my car for nearly 2 years. I've been super happy with my S3 since day 1 and I don't think I'm ever getting rid of it

[creative]

Your reaction to the RS3 seems underwhelming compared with the S3.

[anes]

The A3 2.0 also has launch control. First turn off traction control, put it in sport or manual and send it!

[cellislogan-isotunes]

A3 s line premium plus quattro is a steal i fucking love this car

[TheKinggame]

I'd save a lot of money if just go with the A3 but at the same time I really want the S3! That aggressive front bumper looks awesome!

[gustavjernberg]

Next time let the boost build to max before letting go of the break, while launching. The boost-meter is below the right side screen in the cockpit. I own a 2017 s3 and building the boost makes a lot of difference

[ltlint]

Wished I got the 2018 S3 instead of my A3 but I like to look at my A3 like a GTI with AWD. tunes and bolt ons really help out the MQB platform so you may not be able to get an s3 but with a few mods you could get the same performance easily.

[G-RideSxS]

Ive been watching reviews on these cars for a minute thinking of buying one. Then I watch this one and realize its in my stomping grounds. Kinda Startled me at first seeing the abandoned Kmart in the background and the rolling shots in old marsh behind the dealer ship. Go Hoosiers!

[xSmokeClan]

My 2015 S3 with stage 2 is one of the funnest things ever, I love mine. Better value than the RS3 for sure

[greyfort]

Very.... Very... Very... Nice "moving" car walkaround. I hope you do these video shots on your upcoming reviews. Im subscribing :)

[SIR.KITSUNE]

I got the weird Audi A3 Etron, I love it.

[jacksantos]

A3 have 5.6 second, S3 have 4.9, rs3 3.9

[BrayZap]

Ive been debating on getting an A3 fully loaded for months, i just cant make up my mind. Either that or a mustang ecoboost it's so hard i cant choose

[NzScruff]

Bought my 2009 A3 Quattro a few months ago for a bargain in NZ, just stage 1 tuned it and now it has 250hp and 320nm of torque compared to base and its very very similar to an S3 if not slightly faster at the launch. Amazing car for anyone wanting a daily too

[joelnavarrete]

I know this video was filmed to years ago. He said for under 60k it’s a good car. But at least where I live I can’t find one under 60k 😭 car market is crazy

[japodlips]

APR stage 1 tune on the A3 makes it faster than the S3 no problem

[joshuaalfaro]

AUDI A3 is fit on my Personality simple and elegant. 🖤

[justinsmith]

I have a 20 Audi A3 and love it but want more power