The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI (15 - 15) vs. Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 32,200

€ 54,600

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 TFSI is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the RS Q3.
Q3 2.0 TFSI
RS Q3
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
172.8
102.5
173.6
172.8 in
Length
173.6 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Q3 2.0 TFSI
RS Q3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.58 %

General
Q3 2.0 TFSI
RS Q3
8U
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
RS Q3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
CULB
Engine Code
CTSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Q3 2.0 TFSI
178 hp
306 hp
RS Q3
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Q3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
RS Q3
Performance
Q3 2.0 TFSI
RS Q3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Q3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

RS Q3
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18.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Q3 2.0 TFSI
18.52 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
RS Q3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q3 2.0 TFSI
RS Q3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Q3 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
27 mpg
RS Q3
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
621 mi
Range
452 mi
Q3 2.0 TFSI
621 mi
452 mi
RS Q3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 TFSI
121.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
RS Q3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q3 2.0 TFSI
RS Q3
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