Audi Q3 vs Audi RS Q8 Performance Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi Q3 and Audi RS Q8 Performance comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium is priced at ₹43.67 Lakh, Audi RS Q8 Performance 4.0L TFSI is priced at ₹2.38 Cr.
Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Audi RS Q8 Performance 4.0L TFSI comes with 3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi Q3 vs Audi RS Q8 Performance Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Audi Q3	Audi RS Q8 Performance
Engine Capacity	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	648 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Audi Q3

₹ 43.67 Lakh

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Audi RS Q8 Performance

₹ 2.38 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

43.67 Lakh

2.38 Cr

EMI

₹80,636

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹4,39,760

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.3

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NCAP Rating

Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

530 litres

605 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

62.4 litres

85 litres

Highway Mileage

14.22 kmpl

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

850 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

4.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V8

Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

188 Bhp @ 4200-6000 Rpm

648 Bhp

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

7.3 seconds

3.6 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

850 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

14.93 kmpl

9 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

222 kmph

305 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

896 km

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Engine

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

3996 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.3 seconds

3.6 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Twin Turbo

City Mileage

7.89 kmpl

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1607 mm

1751 mm

Width

1849 mm

1998 mm

Ground Clearance

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212 mm

Kerb Weight

1700 kg

2390 kg

Wheelbase

2680 mm

2998 mm

Length

4482 mm

5012 mm

Rear Suspension

4-Link Axle

Five-link Suspension With Adaptive Air Shock Absorbers And Tubular Anti-roll Bar

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Tyres

235 / 55 R18

295 / 35 R23

Rear Tyres

235 / 55 R18

295 / 35 R23

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

McPherson Struts

Five-link Suspension With Adaptive Air Shock Absorbers And Tubular Anti-roll Bar

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.5 metres

6.15 metres

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Body Kit

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Optional

Rub-strips

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Optional

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Remote With Boot Opener

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Third Row Seat Type

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Split Third Row Seat

Ventilated Seat Type

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Interior Colours

Okapi Brown And Pearl Beige

Black

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags

8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Dashcam

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Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

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Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

Electric Opening And Closing

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

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Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

Rear Windshield Blind

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Aluminium

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Interior Door Handles

Painted

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Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

18 inch

10.1 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

Optional

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Touchscreen Size

18 inch

10.1 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

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DVD Playback

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

iPod Compatibility

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

Multi-Function Display

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

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Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

50000

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front Only

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Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Automatic Four Zone

Cabin Boot Access

Umbrella Storage in Door

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

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12V Power Outlets

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Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

360 Degree Camera

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Cruise Control

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Air Purifier

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

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Fog Lights

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

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Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

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Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ride Height Adjustment

Differential Lock

Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Audi Q3

✓Easy ingress – Getting in and out is effortless thanks to a comfortable, balanced seat height that’s neither too high nor too low.
✓Spacious – The cabin feels airy with adequate room, comfortable for four occupants, and offers a generous 500-litre boot space.
✓Performance – Refined engine with strong low-end torque and an impressive mid-range punch; AWD comes standard.
✓Dimensions – The Audi Q3’s compact proportions and footprint make it easy to maneuver and drive.
✓On-road dynamics – The ride and handling remain stable and composed, no matter the speed or road conditions.