The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS Q3 performance quattro S tronic (16 - 16) vs. Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 61,000

€ 42,900

€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 RS Q3 performance is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Q3 2.0 TFSI.
RS Q3 performance
Q3 2.0 TFSI
62.2
72.5
79.5
62.6
72.1
79.5
72.5 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.2 in
Height
62.6 in
102.5
173.7
102.5
172.8
173.7 in
Length
172.8 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
RS Q3 performance
Q3 2.0 TFSI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.19 %

General
RS Q3 performance
Q3 2.0 TFSI
8U
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
RS Q3 performance
Q3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZGB
Engine Code
CULC
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
RS Q3 performance
362 hp
217 hp
Q3 2.0 TFSI
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
RS Q3 performance
343 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Q3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
RS Q3 performance
Q3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

RS Q3 performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Q3 2.0 TFSI
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10.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.66 lb/hp
RS Q3 performance
10.54 lb/hp
16.66 lb/hp
Q3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS Q3 performance
Q3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
RS Q3 performance
27 mpg
35 mpg
Q3 2.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
462 mi
Range
593 mi
RS Q3 performance
462 mi
593 mi
Q3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
127 kWh
RS Q3 performance
162.9 kWh
127 kWh
Q3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS Q3 performance
Q3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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