The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (15 - 18)
€ 54,600

€ 33,700

€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Q3 2.0 TDI.
RS Q3
Q3 2.0 TDI
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
173.6
102.5
172.8
173.6 in
Length
172.8 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
RS Q3
Q3 2.0 TDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.83 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RS Q3
Q3 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CTSA
Engine Code
CUVC, DBBA, DFTA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
RS Q3
306 hp
148 hp
Q3 2.0 TDI
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
RS Q3
310 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Q3 2.0 TDI
Performance
RS Q3
Q3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

RS Q3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Q3 2.0 TDI
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
RS Q3
12.46 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RS Q3
Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
53 mpg
RS Q3
27 mpg
53 mpg
Q3 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
452 mi
Range
904 mi
RS Q3
452 mi
904 mi
Q3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
90.4 kWh
RS Q3
166.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Q3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RS Q3
Q3 2.0 TDI
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