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
2023 Audi RSQ3 vs 2024 Renault Arkana Comparison
Audi RSQ3
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Based on the Audi RSQ3 EDITION 10 YEARS
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
50L - 55L
295 to 330 km
Warranty
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
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
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$750)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 5 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5850 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 480Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1950 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | - | |
