Verdict
B
← Audi RS Q3 · 2013-2018 · 8U
Audi RS Q3 8U
Headline trim: 2.5 TFSI quattro — 335 bhp, 0-62 in 4.4s.
BHP
335 bhp
0–60
4.4 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$18,000-$33,000
Strengths
- 5-cylinder warble
- Quattro grip
- Compact footprint
Weaknesses
- Run-flat tyres
- Cabin shows age
- Carbon build-up
Notable tech
- MQB platform (Q3 8U sibling)
- 2.5 TFSI 5-cyl turbo
- Quattro AWD
- 7-speed S-Tronic DCT
- RS Performance trim 2017+
Common issues
- Carbon build-up
- 7DCT mechatronic
- Haldex pump filter
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 8U's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.5 TFSI quattro (310 bhp)
BHP310
Torque420 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
2.5 TFSI Performance (335)
BHP335
Torque450 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top170 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT