Audi RS3 Sportback review (2015-2017) - the definitive super-hatch? - MPG and Running Costs
A step up above its predecessor but still not as mighty as the spec sheet suggests
MPG and Running Costs
The 2.5-litre five-cylinder direct injection engine is now EU6 compliant and delivers a promised 34.9mpg on the combined cycle. Real world use is slightly less than that, although not by much, with motorway runs on the RS3 sitting comfortable around 30mpg.
Being a performance Audi you can expect running costs to be a slight step above your standard hot hatch. Options like carbon ceramic brakes will be better if you intend to do a lot of track work, particularly given how quickly the standard cast iron setup fades.
Tyres come in the form of Pirelli P Zeros which will set you back around £564 for the 235/35 R19's the RS3 requires.
