2027 Audi A3 0-60 Times by Trim
The quickest Audi A3 is the 2027 A3 RS 3: 3.6 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest 2027 version, the 2027 A3 quattro, takes 6.0 seconds.
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Audi A3 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | RS 3 2.5L TFSI turbo 5-cyl | 394 | AWD | 3.6 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2027 | S3 2.0L TFSI turbo I4 | 328 | AWD | 4.4 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2027 | quattro 2.0L TFSI turbo I4 | 201 | AWD | 6.0 s | Manufacturer [1] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
What buyers paid for a new A3
In 38 verified CarWhere new-A3 purchases (2026-02 to 2026-07), the median buyer paid 8% below MSRP. Applied to the 2027 A3 S3's $52,500 MSRP, that is about $48,300.
Audi A3 specs by model year
Engine, transmission, fuel economy, dimensions and safety ratings for each year.
More on the Audi A3
Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Audi A3?
The 2027 Audi A3 runs 0-60 mph in 3.6 to 6.0 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest A3 in our data is the A3 RS 3 (2027) at 3.6 seconds.
How fast is the 2027 Audi A3?
By published 0-60 mph times: RS 3 3.6 s (394 hp); S3 4.4 s (328 hp); quattro 6.0 s (201 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Audi A3?
The quickest Audi A3 to 60 mph is the A3 RS 3 (2027), at 3.6 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 394 hp.
Sources
- 2027 Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 Technical Specifications, accessed 2026-11-08.