Renting the Audi RS3: five-cylinder sound & driving impressions
There are fast compact cars – and then there's the Audi RS 3. With its unmistakable five-cylinder, quattro all-wheel drive and acceleration figures on a supercar level, it's in a class of its own. Anyone in Frankfurt looking for an uncompromising sports car that still stays everyday-usable can rent the Audi RS 3 with us. In these driving impressions we look at what makes it so special.
The legendary 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder
The heart of the RS 3 is its 2.5-litre five-cylinder with 400 PS and 500 Nm – an engine voted “International Engine of the Year” several times in a row. Its characteristic firing order produces a sound no other engine offers. Even on start-up a pleasant shiver runs down your spine, and under load a gutsy, sonorous burble unfolds.
quattro & acceleration
With quattro all-wheel drive the RS 3 always puts its power down safely and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds. This traction makes it composed and manageable even in the wet and on twisty back roads – ideal for a drive into the Taunus. Despite the performance it stays five-seat and fully everyday-usable.
RS Torque Splitter & drift mode
A technical highlight is the RS Torque Splitter, which sends power precisely to the outer rear wheel and so reduces understeer. That makes the RS 3 extremely agile. On a closed track, the “RS Torque Rear” mode even enables controlled drifts – on public roads this is, of course, off-limits.
Who is the RS 3 for?
The RS 3 is the right choice for anyone after maximum driving fun in a compact format – be it for a weekend, a photo shoot or simply the pure driving experience. Thanks to all-wheel drive it's very manageable but remains a genuine sports car with serious power. If you prefer luxury, the guide on renting an Audi in Frankfurt also covers the A8 L.
Everyday use & practicality
Despite its sports-car genes, the RS 3 is surprisingly practical. As a five-seat saloon it offers room for the whole family, a usable boot and modern assistance systems that make longer routes more relaxed. In Comfort mode it can be driven calmly through city traffic – only when you mean it does it show its wild side. This dual nature makes it a sports car you could actually drive every day.
Drive modes & character
Via the Drive Select profiles you adjust engine, steering, chassis and sound. In RS mode the throttle response becomes more direct, the exhaust flaps open and the five-cylinder is allowed to sound properly sonorous. So you decide for yourself whether you experience the RS 3 as a cultivated companion or an uncompromising sports car. If you want a direct comparison, the guide on renting an Audi in Frankfurt also covers the luxurious A8 L.
Rent the Audi RS 3 now
Want to experience the five-cylinder yourself? Check availability for your preferred date. Pickup at our Industriehof station in Frankfurt, transfer on request – transparent, with comprehensive insurance and a refundable deposit.
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