Audi RS3 wheel fitment — 8V Saloon
Overview
The Audi RS3 is a high-performance variant of the A3, specifically designed for enthusiasts and performance drivers. It was introduced in 2012 as part of the fourth generation of the A3 series (model code 8V). The RS3 features an aggressive design with aerodynamic enhancements, wider track, and distinctive styling elements that set it apart from its standard counterparts. Built on Audi's MQB platform, the RS3 is powered by a turbocharged five-cylinder engine producing significant power and torque, delivering impressive acceleration figures. It comes equipped with quattro all-wheel drive for optimal traction and handling, making it a formidable competitor in its class.
History & notable variants
The development of the RS3 was driven by Audi's desire to offer a high-performance variant within the A3 lineup, catering to those seeking more power and performance without stepping up to larger models. The first generation of the RS3 (2012-2018) saw minor updates during its production run but remained true to its core mission of delivering exceptional driving dynamics and performance.
Audi RS3 wheel fitment
Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Audi RS3 wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Audi RS3 8V Saloon.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
| Centre bore | 57.1 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M14x1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 120 Nm |
| Seat type | radius |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | indirect |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 8J–8.5J | ET32–ET42 |
Go wider and the offset has to rise with it, about 8 to 10 ET per extra 1J, or the wheel pokes past the arch. The fit-check settles the exact offset and any spacer.
Engines & drivetrain
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Power | Drive, years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| g-tron | VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CPWA | petrol | 81 kW (110 PS) | FWD, 2014 to 2018 |
| 1.0 TFSI | VW EA211, 999 cc, CHZD | petrol | 85 kW (115 PS) | FWD, 2016 to 2018 |
| 1.2 TFSI | VW EA211, 1,197 cc, CJZA | petrol | 77 kW (105 PS) | FWD, 2013 to 2014 |
| 1.2 TFSI | VW EA211, 1,197 cc, CYVB | petrol | 81 kW (110 PS) | FWD, 2014 to 2016 |
| 1.4 TFSI | VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CZCC | petrol | 85 kW (116 PS) | FWD, 2016 to 2018 |
| 1.4 TFSI | VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CMBA, CXSA | petrol | 90 kW (122 PS) | FWD, 2012 to 2014 |
| 1.4 TFSI | VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CXSB, CZCA | petrol | 92 kW (125 PS) | FWD, 2013 to 2016 |
| 1.4 TFSI COD | VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CPTA | petrol | 103 kW (140 PS) | FWD, 2013 to 2016 |
| 1.4 TFSI / COD ultra | VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CUKB, CZEA | petrol | 110 kW (150 PS) | FWD, 2014 to 2017 |
| 1.5 TFSI / COD | VW EA211 evo, 1,498 cc, DADA | petrol | 110 kW (150 PS) | FWD, 2017 to 2018 |
| e-tron | VW EA211, 1,395 cc, CUKB, CXUA | petrol | 150 kW (204 PS) | FWD, 2014 to 2018 |
| 1.8 TFSI | VW EA888, 1,798 cc, CJSA, CJSB | petrol | 132 kW (180 PS) | FWD or AWD, 2012 to 2016 |
| 2.0 TFSI | VW EA888, 1,984 cc, CZPB | petrol | 140 kW (190 PS) | FWD or AWD, 2016 to 2018 |
| 2.0 TFSI (S3) | VW EA888, 1,984 cc, CJXC | petrol | 221 kW (300 PS) | quattro, 2013 to 2016 |
| 2.0 TFSI (S3) | VW EA888, 1,984 cc, CJXG, DJHA | petrol | 228 kW (310 PS) | quattro, 2016 to 2018 |
| 2.5 TFSI (RS3) | VW EA855, 2,480 cc, CZGB | petrol | 270 kW (367 PS) | quattro, 2015 to 2016 |
| 2.5 TFSI (RS3) | VW EA855 evo, 2,480 cc, DAZA | petrol | 294 kW (400 PS) | quattro, 2017 to 2018 |
| 1.6 TDI | VW EA288, 1,598 cc, CLHA | diesel | 77 kW (105 PS) | FWD, 2012 to 2014 |
| 1.6 TDI ultra | VW EA288, 1,598 cc, CRKB, CXXB | diesel | 81 kW (110 PS) | FWD, 2013 to 2015 |
| 1.6 TDI | VW EA288, 1,598 cc, DBKA | diesel | 81 kW (110 PS) | FWD, 2014 to 2017 |
| 1.6 TDI | VW EA288, 1,598 cc, DDYA | diesel | 85 kW (116 PS) | FWD, 2017 to 2018 |
| 2.0 TDI | VW EA288, 1,968 cc, CRBC, CRLB | diesel | 110 kW (150 PS) | FWD or quattro, 2012 to 2014 |
| 2.0 TDI | VW EA288, 1,968 cc, DBGA, DEJA, CRLB, DCYA | diesel | 110 kW (150 PS) | FWD or quattro, 2013 to 2018 |
| 2.0 TDI | VW EA288, 1,968 cc, CUPA, CUNA | diesel | 135 kW (184 PS) | FWD or quattro, 2013 to 2018 |
| 30 TFSI | VW EA211, 999 cc, DKRF | petrol | 85 kW (116 PS) | FWD, 2018 to 2020 |
| 30 g-tron | VW EA211evo, 1,498 cc, DHFA | petrol | 96 kW (131 PS) | FWD, 2019 to 2020 |
| 35 TFSI | VW EA211evo, 1,498 cc, DPCA | petrol | 110 kW (150 PS) | FWD, 2018 to 2020 |
| 40 TFSI | VW EA888, 1,984 cc, DKZA | petrol | 140 kW (190 PS) | AWD, 2019 to 2020 |
| 40 e-tron | VW EA211, 1,395 cc, DGEA | petrol | 150 kW (204 PS) | FWD, 2019 to 2020 |
| 2.0 TFSI (S3) | VW EA888, 1,984 cc, DNUE | petrol | 221 kW (300 PS) | AWD, 2018 to 2020 |
| 2.5 TFSI (RS3) | VW EA855 evo, 2,480 cc, DNWA | petrol | 294 kW (400 PS) | AWD, 2019 to 2020 |
| 30 TDI | VW EA288, 1,598 cc, DGTE | diesel | 85 kW (116 PS) | FWD, 2018 to 2020 |
| 35 TDI | VW EA288, 1,968 cc, DBGA, DEJA, DFGA | diesel | 110 kW (150 PS) | FWD, 2018 to 2020 |
| 40 TDI | VW EA288, 1,968 cc, DGCA, DJGA | diesel | 135 kW (184 PS) | AWD, 2019 to 2020 |
Source: Audi A3 8V, de.wikipedia.org.
Performance
| Variant | Power | 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| g-tron | 81 kW (110 PS) | 10.8 s | |
| 1.0 TFSI | 85 kW (115 PS) | 9.7 to 9.9 s | |
| 1.2 TFSI | 77 kW (105 PS) | 10.5 s | |
| 1.2 TFSI | 81 kW (110 PS) | 9.9 to 10.1 s | |
| 1.4 TFSI | 85 kW (116 PS) | 10.6 s | |
| 1.4 TFSI | 90 kW (122 PS) | 9.2 to 9.5 s | |
| 1.4 TFSI | 92 kW (125 PS) | 9.1 to 10.2 s | |
| 1.4 TFSI COD | 103 kW (140 PS) | 8.3 to 9.1 s | |
| 1.4 TFSI / COD ultra | 110 kW (150 PS) | 8.1 to 8.9 s | |
| 1.5 TFSI / COD | 110 kW (150 PS) | 8.1 to 8.9 s | |
| e-tron | 150 kW (204 PS) | 7.6 s | |
| 1.8 TFSI | 132 kW (180 PS) | 6.7 to 7.8 s | |
| 2.0 TFSI | 140 kW (190 PS) | 6.1 to 6.9 s | |
| 2.0 TFSI (S3) | 221 kW (300 PS) | 4.8 to 5.4 s | |
| 2.0 TFSI (S3) | 228 kW (310 PS) | 4.5 to 5.3 s | |
| 2.5 TFSI (RS3) | 270 kW (367 PS) | 4.3 s | |
| 2.5 TFSI (RS3) | 294 kW (400 PS) | 4.1 s | |
| 1.6 TDI | 77 kW (105 PS) | 10.7 to 10.9 s | 195 to 198 km/h (121 to 123 mph) |
| 1.6 TDI ultra | 81 kW (110 PS) | 10.5 to 10.7 s | 200 to 203 km/h (124 to 126 mph) |
| 1.6 TDI | 81 kW (110 PS) | 10.5 to 11.4 s | 200 to 203 km/h (124 to 126 mph) |
| 1.6 TDI | 85 kW (116 PS) | 10.2 to 10.4 s | 202 to 205 km/h (126 to 127 mph) |
| 2.0 TDI | 110 kW (150 PS) | 8.3 to 8.7 s | 213 to 220 km/h (132 to 137 mph) |
| 2.0 TDI | 110 kW (150 PS) | 8.2 to 8.9 s | 213 to 224 km/h (132 to 139 mph) |
| 2.0 TDI | 135 kW (184 PS) | 6.8 to 7.9 s | 230 to 241 km/h (143 to 150 mph) |
| 30 TFSI | 85 kW (116 PS) | 9.9 s | 206 to 211 km/h (128 to 131 mph) |
| 30 g-tron | 96 kW (131 PS) | 9.4 s | 211 km/h (131 mph) |
| 35 TFSI | 110 kW (150 PS) | 8.2 to 8.9 s | 220 to 224 km/h (137 to 139 mph) |
| 40 TFSI | 140 kW (190 PS) | 6.2 to 6.9 s | 236 to 242 km/h (147 to 150 mph) |
| 40 e-tron | 150 kW (204 PS) | 7.6 s | 222 km/h (138 mph) |
| 2.0 TFSI (S3) | 221 kW (300 PS) | 4.7 s | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| 2.5 TFSI (RS3) | 294 kW (400 PS) | 4.1 s | 250 to 280 km/h (155 to 174 mph) |
| 30 TDI | 85 kW (116 PS) | 10.4 s | 205 to 211 km/h (127 to 131 mph) |
| 35 TDI | 110 kW (150 PS) | 8.1 s | 218 km/h (135 mph) |
| 40 TDI | 135 kW (184 PS) | 6.8 s | 230 km/h (143 mph) |
Source: Audi A3 8V, de.wikipedia.org.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 8,548 Audi RS3 on UK roads, placing it in the top 15% of car models by volume across our fitment database.
With that many on the road, Audi RS3 wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Dimensions
| Kerb weight | 1,515 to 1,640 kg |
Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).
Body styles & production
| Body styles | 2-door convertible, 3-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, 5-door hatchback |
| Produced | 2015–2016 |
Factory colours
Trim levels
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: High-performance five-cylinder engine, quattro all-wheel drive system, aggressive styling and aerodynamic enhancements
- Cons: Limited production numbers, high price point compared to standard A3 models