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
2024 Audi RSQ3 vs 2023 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Audi RSQ3
Volvo XC40
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RSQ3
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XC40
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.6
8.1
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Based on the Audi RSQ3 EDITION 10 YEARS
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
373 to 394 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$94,569 - $108,015
$52,990 - $79,490
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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
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
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 | ||
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2480 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 5 | TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 294kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5850 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 480Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1950 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 11.3 | |
