CrossoverAudi42% by Neofiliac Team68% by External Reviewers

Audi RS Q3 Sportback (F3)

Subcompact Crossover

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Audi RS Q3 Sportback (Type F3) is the hunchback variant of the RS Q3 subcompact crossover in production from 2019. It is powered by a turbocharged inline-5 engine that displaced 2.5 liters.

Compared to the already nonsensical RS Q3, which suffers from the ills of subcompact crossovers, the Sportback adds increased impracticality.

Owners may find that at speed the vehicle consumes a lot more than the numbers indicate, thanks to a disappointing 0.37 coefficient of drag to show for it. Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Audi RS Q3 Sportback uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 42%

Pros

Interesting I5 engine
Decent performance
At least it's not an

Cons

Hunchback, subcompact crossover nonsense
High 0.37 drag coefficient
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found

External score 68%

Pros

Good infotainment system
Impressive off-the-line acceleration
Fun to drive
Powerful five-cylinder engine
Powerful turbocharged engine
Sleek looks

Cons

Expensive for a GTI
Lack of infotainment tech
No manual option
Ride refinement could be better
Sloping roofline

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

Power and torque have been boosted to a healthy 395bhp and 354lb ft, or enough to hit 62mph from a standing start in 4.5 seconds. Top speed is restricted to 155mph - though ask nicely and Audi will up that figure to 174mph. Up to 85% of the available torque can be channeled to the rear axle through a seven-speed automatic gearbox and Audi’s Quattro permanent all wheel drive system.

Pros

Powerful turbocharged engine
Impressive off-the-line acceleration

Cons

Ride refinement could be better
Lack of infotainment tech

carmagazine^[2]

Reviewer score 69% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The RS Q3 has plenty going for it, specifically that fantastic five-pot motor. But it's expensive even before you've shelled out for the adaptive dampers. The quality and price might scream ‘big car' but the screams of pain from lanky adults forced to endure a long journey in the back don't tally.

Pros

Fun to drive
Powerful five-cylinder engine

Cons

Expensive for a GTI

carwow^[3]

Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carwow have found:

The RS Q3 Sportback is a sharp-looking car, especially if you prefer its lower roofline. The big alloy wheels, deep black grille and sporty trim pieces all make it stand out from the rest of the Q3 range. The most interesting and important aspect of the car, though, is the 400hp 2.5-litre five-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet.

Pros

Sleek looks
Good infotainment system

Cons

Sloping roofline
No manual option

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References

^ Audi RS Q3 Sportback review . [autocar].
^ Audi RS Q3 Sportback (2020) review: five's alive. [carmagazine].
^ Audi RS Q3 Sportback Review. [carwow].

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autocar^[1]

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