The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi RS Q3 S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 37,700

€ 63,500

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Q3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the RS Q3.
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3
62.6
72.1
79.5
63.1
72.9
79.7
72.1 in
Width
72.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
62.6 in
Height
63.1 in
102.5
172.8
105.6
177.4
172.8 in
Length
177.4 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.16 %

General
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3
8U
Generation
F3
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUVC, DFTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Q3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
395 hp
RS Q3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Q3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
RS Q3
Performance
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

RS Q3
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.99 lb/hp
Q3 2.0 TDI
25.03 lb/hp
9.99 lb/hp
RS Q3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Q3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
27 mpg
RS Q3
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
795 mi
Range
445 mi
Q3 2.0 TDI
795 mi
445 mi
RS Q3
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
166.7 kWh
Q3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
RS Q3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q3 2.0 TDI
RS Q3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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