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2016 Audi RS Q3 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2015

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Audi refreshed the RS Q3 lineup in 2015, and, besides the exterior and interior upgrades, it also boosted the engine's power and improved the transmission, so the small-sized SUV got sports-car performance, even though it wasn't one.

The Q3 was the third member of the Audi family to receive an RS treatment. Since it was based on the same platform as the A3, it wasn't difficult for the German automaker to install the same drivetrain as in the RS3. Still, that didn't happen when the model broke covers in 2013, and people complained about it. Two years later, the automaker improved the car and fixed all the things that customers wanted, boosting sales.

Unlike the rest of the Q3 lineup, the RS version was special. It wasn't just more powerful, but it also had to show it. As a result, the entire aerodynamic package of the car, the wheels, and the paint schemes were different. At the front, the car featured the single-frame grille specific for the brand but complemented by a chromed rim that surrounded it. In addition, the automaker added two side scoops adorned by a mesh with a hexagonal pattern finished in piano black. To further emphasize the car's sporty character, on the lower part of the bumper, there was a silver trim sporting the quattro lettering. Just like the rest of the RS family, the most powerful version of the Q3 featured silver door mirrors. From its profile, it revealed a similar shape to the rest of its stablemates, but on top of the raked-forward tailgate, the car manufacturer added a roof spoiler. Finally, at the back, the sporty crossover featured a diffuser placed under the bumper and a single oval exhaust.

Inside, the RS Q3 featured high-bolstered front seats adorned with the RS Q3 logo on their seatbacks. A low center console divided the driver from the side passenger and housed the gear selector and the controller for Audi's MMI infotainment system. The driver fronted a flat-bottom steering wheel and an instrument cluster filled with two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer that flanked a TFT display. In the back, just like on its predecessor, the 2016 RS Q3 featured a split-folding bench seat fit for three, although the tall transmission tunnel limited the legroom for a third, middle-seated occupant.

But the most significant changes happened under the hood. Audi installed a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that was offered exclusively on RS-badged versions. It was an evolution of the same powerplant installed on the non-facelifted RS Q3 that was launched in 2013 and offered 30 more ponies for the German high-rider hatchback. In addition, the automaker installed a new and improved S-Tronic dual-clutch automatic gearbox that shortened the time for the gear changes. Moreover, the new wet-type system allowed the vehicle to launch better. Combined with the increased power and torque of the engine, the result was a lower 0-100 kph (0-92 MPH) time by 0.7 seconds, from 5.5 for the non-facelifted version to just 4.8 for the 2016 model year.

press release
AUDI RS Q3 Facelift 2015
  2 gasoline engines
  • 2.5L TFSI quattro 7AT (340 HP)
  • 2.5L TFSI quattro 7AT (367 HP)

AUDI RS Q3 Facelift
2.5L TFSI quattro 7AT (340 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TFSI quattro 7AT (340 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2480 cm3
Power:250 KW @ 5200 RPM
340 HP @ 5200 RPM
335 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:332 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM
450 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.9 gallons (64.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic (S-Tronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:255/35 R20
DIMENSIONS
Length:173.6 in (4409 mm)
Width:72.4 in (1839 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:220.6 in (5603 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.6 cuFT (357 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3594 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4883 lbs (2215 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:198 g/km

AUDI RS Q3 Facelift
2.5L TFSI quattro 7AT (367 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TFSI quattro 7AT (367 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2480 cm3
Power:269.9 KW @ 5550-6800 RPM
367 HP @ 5550-6800 RPM
362 BHP @ 5550-6800 RPM
Torque:343 lb-ft @ 1625-5550 RPM
465 Nm @ 1625-5550 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:16.9 gallons (64.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:168 mph (270 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic (S-Tronic)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/50 R 18
DIMENSIONS
Length:173.6 in (4409 mm)
Width:72.4 in (1839 mm)
Height:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.9/62 in (1,572/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:220.6 in (5603 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume:12.6 cuFT (357 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3594 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4883 lbs (2215 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:203 g/km
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