8.7
2022 Audi RS3 review
Audi's littlest RS model soldiers on with sonorous five-cylinder grunt and is as quick and engaging as ever. AMG A45 who?
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James Wong
2022 Audi RS3 vs 2024 BYD Seal Comparison
Audi RS3
BYD Seal
2022 Audi
RS3
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2024 BYD
Seal
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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8.7
8.1
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Based on the Audi RS3 2.5 TFSI S TRONIC
Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
451 to 457 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- As fast and as fun as ever
- Five-cylinder sound is unique amongst rivals
- Significantly undercuts A45 and CLA45 twins
Misses
- Some features missing due to semiconductor shortage
- Easily $100,000 on the road – far from cheap thrills
- Tyres can get a little noisy on the highway
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Neck-snapping acceleration
- Comfortable, refined manners
Misses
- Not tuned to be a sports sedan
- Premium-spec makes more sense
- Storage and charging off the pace
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$500)
- Carbon Fibre Pack (+$7,400)
- RS Design Package with Painted Brake Calipers (+$13,000)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,600)
- Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
Colours Available
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 5 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 150kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 310Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | - | |
