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Year 2023
Make Audi
Model RS3
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 2.5L
Made in GERMANY
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| Generation | Name | Years | Platform | Body | Key changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 1 | 8P | 2011-2012 | PQ35 (Volkswagen Group A5) | 5-door Sportback | First RS3 ever. 2.5L 5-cyl turbo producing 340 hp. quattro AWD, 7-speed S tronic. Not sold in the US. Limited production of about ~2,500 units. |
| Gen 2 | 8V | 2015-2020 (US: 2017-2020 sedan only) | MQB (Volkswagen Group) | 5-door Sportback, 4-door sedan | Upgraded 2.5L TFSI with 400 PS (394 hp EU / 400 hp US). First RS3 sedan. US market received only the sedan from 2017. 7-speed S tronic, quattro AWD. 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. |
| Gen 3 | 8Y | 2022-present (US model years) | MQB Evo (Volkswagen Group) | 4-door sedan | Revised 2.5L TFSI with 401 hp (US). New torque-splitter rear differential replaces Haldex. RS Torque Rear mode for drift capability. Updated digital cockpit, RS-specific drive modes. |
| Generation | NHTSA | IIHS |
|---|---|---|
| 8V RS3 (2017-2020 US sedan) | ★★★★★ (based on A3 sedan platform test) |
Top Safety Pick (2018 A3; Good in all categories with specific headlights) |
| 8Y RS3 (2022-present) | ★★★★★ (based on A3 sedan platform test) |
Top Safety Pick (2022 A3; Good crashworthiness, Superior front crash prevention) |
| Annual Maintenance | Repair Range | Insurance | Depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| $900-$1,400 (oil changes use ~7 quarts of full-synthetic; brake pads and rotors wear faster than standard A3) | $800-$3,500 per year (major items: DSG service $400-$600, carbon cleaning $500-$800, HPFP $1,200-$2,000) | $2,800-$3,500 per year (classified as high-performance; young drivers pay significantly more) | ~40-45% (RS models hold value better than standard A3; 8Y holds strongest due to limited supply) |
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| Pos | Character(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | Manufacturing country: GERMANY |
| 2 | U | Manufacturer: Audi |
| 3 | A | Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR |
| 4 | G | Model: RS3 |
| 5 | 4 | Body Style: Sedan/Saloon |
| 6 | D |
Cylinders: 5 Engine Displacement (L): 2.5 Engine HP: 401 Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline |
| 7 | G |
Trim: quattro Transmission Style: Automatic |
| 8 | Y | Safety/Restraint: - |
| 9 | 2 | Check digit (ISO 3779) |
| 10 | P | Model year: 2023 |
| 11 | A | Plant Information: INGOLSTADT GERMANY |
| 12–17 | 000001–999999 | Sequential production number (varies) |
These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.
The Audi RS3 VIN code is what is used to decode vehicle details and is printed on the inside frame or jamb of the driver-side front door or on the dashboard on the driver’s side.
Digit 1 is where the car was assembled, digit 2 indicates the manufacturer, digit 3 is the vehicle type, digits 4-8 describe the model, body style, engine type, and transmission, digit 9 verifies the VIN is valid, digits 10-11 indicate the model year and factory of assembly, and digits 12-17 are the factory’s production sequence number. Enter the VIN number into the Audi RS3 decoder to lookup vehicle details.
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