The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (15 - 15) vs. Audi RS Q3 performance quattro S tronic (16 - 16)

€ 36,000
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (15 - 15) Q3 2.0 TDI
€ 61,000
 Audi RS Q3 performance quattro S tronic (16 - 16) RS Q3 performance
€ 36,000
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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the RS Q3 performance.
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3 performance
62.6
Blueprint Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (15 - 15)
72.1
79.5
62.2
Blueprint Audi RS Q3 performance quattro S tronic (16 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (15 - 15)
102.5
172.8
Blueprint Audi RS Q3 performance quattro S tronic (16 - 16)
102.5
173.7
172.8 in
Length
173.7 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3 performance
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
Audi RS Q3 performance quattro S tronic (16 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
CUWA, DFUA
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Q3 2.0 TDI
181 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
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Q3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

RS Q3 performance

▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.54 lb/hp
Q3 2.0 TDI
20.71 lb/hp
10.54 lb/hp
RS Q3 performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3 performance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Q3 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
27 mpg
RS Q3 performance
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
765 mi
Range
462 mi
Q3 2.0 TDI
765 mi
462 mi
RS Q3 performance
Environmental Impact
107 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).
162.9 kWh
Q3 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
162.9 kWh
RS Q3 performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 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