Compare the2023 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2023 Audi RS 3

Both the Camaro and the RS 3 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Camaro 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Audi covers the RS 3. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the RS 3 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 10 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Audi dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Camaro’s warranty.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Camaro has a standard 700-amp battery. The RS 3’s 320-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 92 more problems per 100 vehicles, Audi is ranked 31st, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Audi vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Audi is rated below average.

The Camaro LT1/SS’ standard 6.2 V8 produces 54 more horsepower (455 vs. 401) and 86 lbs.-ft. more torque (455 vs. 369) than the RS 3’s 2.5 turbo 5-cylinder. The Camaro ZL1’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 249 more horsepower (650 vs. 401) and 281 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 369) than the RS 3’s 2.5 turbo 5-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the Camaro 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder 8-speed Auto gets better fuel mileage than the RS 3 (22 city/30 hwy vs. 20 city/29 hwy).

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Camaro V6/V8 Auto’s fuel efficiency. The RS 3 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Camaro uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder engine for maximum performance). The RS 3 requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

The Camaro has 4.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the RS 3 (19 vs. 14.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Camaro has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The RS 3 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Camaro, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the RS 3.

For better stopping power the Camaro ZL1’s brake rotors are larger than those on the RS 3:

The Camaro stops much shorter than the RS 3:

For better traction, the Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the RS 3 (F:305/30R19 & R:325/30R19 vs. F:265/30R19 & R:245/35R19).

The Camaro SS 1LE/ZL1’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the RS 3’s 35 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Camaro SS has standard 20-inch wheels. The RS 3’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

The Camaro has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The RS 3 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the Camaro can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The RS 3 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Camaro’s wheelbase is 7.1 inches longer than on the RS 3 (110.7 inches vs. 103.6 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Camaro is .5 inches wider in the front and 2.8 inches wider in the rear than the track on the RS 3.

The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe handles at 1.18 G’s, while the RS 3 pulls only .94 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Camaro SS Convertible handles at .96 G’s, while the RS 3 pulls only .94 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Camaro’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the RS 3’s (38.1 feet vs. 40.4 feet). The Camaro ZL1’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the RS 3’s (38.4 feet vs. 40.4 feet).

The Chevrolet Camaro may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 300 pounds less than the Audi RS 3.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Camaro Coupe a Compact car, while the RS 3 Sedan is rated a Subcompact.

The Camaro Coupe has 6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the RS 3 (93 vs. 87).

The Camaro Coupe has 2 inches more front headroom, 2.7 inches more front legroom and .2 inches more front shoulder room than the RS 3.

The Camaro Coupe has a larger trunk than the RS 3 (9.1 vs. 8.3 cubic feet).

The engine in the Camaro is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the RS 3. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

The Camaro Auto has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The RS 3 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

The Camaro (except LS/LT1)’s optional easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The RS 3 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Camaro’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The RS 3 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Camaro’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows. The RS 3’s visors are fixed into the windshield header.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Camaro (except LS/LT1) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The RS 3 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

On extremely cold winter days, the Camaro’s optional (except LS/LT1) heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The RS 3 doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The Chevrolet Camaro comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Audi RS 3 isn’t available as a coupe or convertible.

Motor Trend selected the Camaro as their 2016 Car of the Year. The RS 3 has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Audi A3/S3/RS 3 by almost three to one during 2022.