Audi RS Q3 (F3) Crossover (2019)

46% Neofiliac74% External
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Product Overview

Audi RS Q3 (Type F3) is the performance variant of the Mk2 Q3 subcompact crossover in production from 2019. It is available powered by a single turbocharged inline-5 engine that displaced 2.5 liters.
Essentially, the Mk2 RS Q3 is just a jacked-up RS 3. However, with the fat of the crossover form factor plus bigger wheels (unsprung weight) and higher center of gravity, the RS Q3 has worse handling and ride comfort.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 46% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Interesting I5 engine
  • Marginal offroad capabilities
  • Decent styling
Cons
  • Crossover nonsense
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found***

External score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful turbocharged engine
Cons
  • Lacklustre transmission
  • Not as fun as it once was
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Specifications

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
530 L / 18.7 cu-ft ~ 1525 L / 53.9 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.6 L / 10.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.1 L / 7.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
535 kg / 1179 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 375 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 310 mm
Offroad | Approach Angle
19.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.2 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/50 R19, 255/40 R20, 255/35 R21

Construction

Body Style
5-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height
1602 mm / 63.1 in
Size | Length
4506 mm / 177.4 in
Size | Width
1851 mm / 72.9 in | 2024 mm / 79.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
Weight
1715.0 kg / 3780.9 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 19, 8.5J x 20, 8.5J x 21
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.3 sec
CO2 Emission
202 ~ 203 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.35
Fuel Economy
8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (combined) | 11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
DNWA
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.5 L / 151.3 cu-in / 2480.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 5850-7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
161.3 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 1950-5850 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-5 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic S tronic

Production

Availability
2019

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

autoexpress[1]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
Off-the-line performance is pulsating, and the 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder noise reverberates around the cabin while pulling so strongly up to the 7,000rpm redline. Accessing the performance is made easier with the arrival of a new RS button on the steering wheel. Top speed is limited to 155mph - upped to 174mph on request. Ceramic front brakes are an expensive optional extra, but they only really make sense on track, where few RS Q3s will venture.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful turbocharged engine
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Not as fun as it once was
  • Lacklustre transmission

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References

  1. ^ New Audi RS Q3 2019 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/q3/rs. 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2022-08-28.

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