A guide to leasing the Audi RS3 Saloon, the four-door version of Audi's compact RS car, with a 394 bhp 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine and all-wheel drive. Covers the three trims, standard equipment, practicality and how the Saloon compares with the Hatchback.
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View dealThe Audi RS3 Saloon is a compact four-door with a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, 394 bhp and all-wheel drive, sitting at the top of Audi's smallest car range. It's the quiet-looking option in a loud class: five seats, a proper boot lid, and performance that embarrasses cars costing far more.
This page covers the Saloon only. There's one body style here, one powertrain, and three trims: the RS3 entry model, Carbon Black and Carbon Vorsprung.
If you want the shape without the shouting, and you'd rather have all-wheel-drive traction than rear-drive drama, this is the version of the RS3 to look at.
Audi RS3 Saloon key facts
| Body style | Saloon |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol (394 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 321 litres |
| Economy (WLTP) | 30.4–30.7 mpg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years / 60,000 miles |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The RS3 Saloon is Audi's compact performance four-door: 4.53 m long, five seats, a 321-litre boot and a 3-year / 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty. It's the current RS3 Saloon, the fifth generation of the car, on sale in this form since 2026.
What reviewers come back to, every single time, is the engine. Its distinctive soundtrack is something testers consistently rate as the car's defining feature rather than a footnote.
They're just as consistent on the chassis: enormous grip, genuine agility, and a ride that stays civilised enough for daily use. The common criticisms are fuel consumption and rear headroom, neither of which will surprise anyone shopping in this class.
Mechanically they're the same car. The Saloon gives you the bigger boot - 321 litres against 282 litres - and a longer, cleaner body at 4.53 m versus 4.38 m. The RS3 Hatchback gives you a tailgate and 1,104 litres with the rear seats folded.
So it comes down to shape and how you load things. If you regularly carry bulky items, the hatch's folding seats and wide opening win easily. If you mostly carry luggage and prefer the more discreet four-door look, the Saloon makes more sense. Both share the 2.63 m wheelbase, five seats and a 12.0 m turning circle. You can see everything together on the full Audi RS3 range.
Because every RS3 Saloon arrives generously equipped, and leasing keeps you in a warranty-covered car throughout. Standard across the range: matrix LED headlights, head-up display, heated front seats, an electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory, three-zone climate control and built-in navigation.
Driver assistance is thorough too - adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition and a rear-view camera all feature on every version, alongside wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster and privacy glass.
Practically, it's a five-seat four-door with a 321-litre boot and a 55-litre fuel tank. Worth knowing before you order: there's no spare wheel, just a tyre repair kit. Our team can talk through mileage and term on our choosing your car guides.
There's only one, so the decision is made for you: a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol with 394 bhp, an automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive. No plug, no charging, no hybrid system to think about.
394 bhp and 500 Nm through a 7-speed automatic and all four wheels, giving 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 155-174 mph depending on version. Official economy is 30.4-30.7 mpg, with CO2 of 210-211 g/km, so it suits private drivers more than company car users.
| Petrol | |
|---|---|
| Boot | 321 litres |
| Power | 394 bhp |
| Seats | 5 |
| 0–62 mph | 3.8 s |
| Economy (WLTP) | 30.4–30.7 mpg |
Three trims, and the honest summary is that the entry car already has the important equipment - the step up to Carbon Vorsprung is about roof, parking tech and suspension rather than performance.
Has 19-inch alloys in a 5 Y Spoke design, leather upholstery, sports suspension and MMI navigation plus with a 12.8-inch touch display. You also get a flat-topped three-spoke leather steering wheel with shift paddles, heated front seats, camera-based traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control. A fixed panoramic glass roof and sports seats are options.
This one's about appearance rather than extra kit. It runs 19-inch alloys in a 10 Cross Spoke design with leather upholstery, the same 394 bhp engine and all-wheel drive, and keeps the fixed panoramic glass roof and sports seats on the options list.
The fullest specification. It adds a panoramic roof as standard, 3D and 360-degree surround view cameras, park assist pro with remote functionality and adaptive cruise assist plus, along with front and rear parking sensors, self-steering parking, lane-keep assist and adaptive suspension. Sports seats remain an option.
Availability varies by trim and changes constantly, so check what's live in the deals below or ask our team.
If you're weighing up alternatives, the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C Class cover similar compact-executive ground, while the BMW 2 Series sits a size below and the BMW 4 Series takes a more style-led route. More options sit on our Audi leasing pages.
Specifications from Audi's UK data; equipment, performance figures and availability vary by version and option, so check the individual deal before you order. FVL has arranged vehicle leases for over 25 years.
Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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