The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14) vs. DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225 Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 54,600

€ 41,800

€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS Q3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225.
Audi RS Q3
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
62.2
72.5
79.5
64
75
82.6
72.5 in
Width
75 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
62.2 in
Height
64 in
102.5
173.6
107.8
180
173.6 in
Length
180 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
107.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS Q3
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.11 %

General
Audi RS Q3
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
8U
Generation
J
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS Q3
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CTSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS Q3
306 hp
222 hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Audi RS Q3
310 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Performance
Audi RS Q3
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS Q3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3
12.46 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS Q3
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi RS Q3
27 mpg
42 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
452 mi
Range
688 mi
Audi RS Q3
452 mi
688 mi
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi RS Q3
166.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS Q3
DS Automobiles DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










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