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Audi RS Q3 F3

Headline trim: 2.5 TFSI quattro — 394 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
394 bhp
0–60
4.5 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
25 mpg (US)
Used
$41,000-$74,000

Strengths

  • 5-cyl warble continues
  • RS Q3 Sportback option
  • Cabin a generation ahead of 8U

Weaknesses

  • Heavy
  • Premium pricing
  • No PHEV / EV variant

Notable tech

  • MQB platform (Q3 F3 sibling)
  • 2.5 TFSI EVO 5-cyl turbo
  • Quattro AWD
  • 7-speed S-Tronic DCT
  • RS Q3 Sportback (coupé) body
  • Virtual Cockpit standard

Common issues

  • Carbon build-up
  • 7DCT mechatronic
  • MMI freezes pre-2022

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across F3's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
RS Q3 quattro
BHP394
Torque480 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
RS Q3 Sportback quattro
BHP394
Torque480 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT