8.6
2023 Audi RSQ3 Sportback edition 10 years review
Yes, it’s been a decade since the original Audi RSQ3 performance SUV launched. This special edition marks the milestone nicely.
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Matt Campbell
2022 Audi RSQ3 vs 2024 BMW X1 Comparison
Audi RSQ3
BMW X1
2022 Audi
RSQ3
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2024 BMW
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8.6
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Based on the Audi RSQ3 EDITION 10 YEARS
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
351 to 421 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So easy to drive, yet so fast
- Luxurious inclusions and gorgeous interior
- More practical than you might think
Misses
- No electric seats
- It costs more than a hundred grand!
- Only available as Sportback
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$400)
- Black Badges (+$700)
- Carbon Fibre Door Mirrors (+$1,300)
- Carbon Fibre Engine Cover (+$1,200)
- Carbon Twill Inlays (+$850)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 5 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5850 | 4400 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 480Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1950 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 9.5 - 11 | |
