The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi RS Q3 performance quattro S tronic (16 - 16)
€ 33,600

€ 61,000

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Q3 2.0 TDI is just an inch shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the RS Q3 performance.
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3 performance
62.6
72.1
79.5
62.2
72.5
79.5
72.1 in
Width
72.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.6 in
Height
62.2 in
102.5
172.6
102.5
173.7
172.6 in
Length
173.7 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3 performance
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.54 %

General
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3 performance
8U
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3 performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CFGC
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Q3 2.0 TDI
175 hp
362 hp
RS Q3 performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Q3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
RS Q3 performance
Performance
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3 performance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Q3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

RS Q3 performance
▶ REPLAY
19.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.54 lb/hp
Q3 2.0 TDI
19.71 lb/hp
10.54 lb/hp
RS Q3 performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3 performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Q3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
27 mpg
RS Q3 performance
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
723 mi
Range
462 mi
Q3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
462 mi
RS Q3 performance
Environmental Impact
113.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
162.9 kWh
Q3 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
RS Q3 performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3 performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft









38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft