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Q3
2015 Audi Q3 RS
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
SUV
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2015
Make
Audi
Model
Q3
Variant
RS
Body Style
SUV
Generation
8U Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
RS Q3 S Tronic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
340 hp
Power (kW)
250 kW
Torque
450 Nm (332 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
4.5 seconds
0–100 km/h
4.8 seconds
Displacement
2,480 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,411 mm
(173.7 in)
Width
1,841 mm
(72.5 in)
Height
1,598 mm
(62.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,603 mm
(102.5 in)
Curb weight
1,730 kg
(3,814 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,300 - 6,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 - 5,300 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
5W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
6.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Service Intervals
Air Filter
90,000 km
(55,923 mi)
Spark Plug
120,000 km / 6 years
Brake Fluid
3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
64 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
E
Emission Control
Catalyst
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.6 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.4 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
198 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,019 mm
(79.5 in)
Track, Front
1,571 mm
(61.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,577 mm
(62.1 in)
Overhang, Front
927 mm
(36.5 in)
Overhang, Rear
881 mm
(34.7 in)
Turning Circle
11.8 m
Ground Clearance
170 mm
(6.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,019 mm
(40.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
969 mm
(38.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,015 mm
(40.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear
791 mm
(31.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,417 mm
(55.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,362 mm
(53.6 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,215 kg
(4,883 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,900 kg
(4,189 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
1,900 kg
(4,189 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
465 kg
(1,025 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Max Towbar Download
80 kg
(176 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A Platform (PQ35)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Yes
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Roof Railing
Yes
Spoiler
Fixed
Antenna
Shark Fin
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Flush Rails (Closed Rails)
Lights
Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Yes
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic)
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
7
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Temporary
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Optional
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
TV Receiver
Optional
Media Format
CD
MP3
WMA
Bluetooth
Phone
Audio
Cellular Network
Optional
WiFi
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
Connectivity › TV Receiver
Digital
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
Memory Card Reader
SD
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
USB-A
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Driver Door
Passenger Door
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Answer Phone
Yes
Volume
Scrolling Wheel
Mute Audio
Yes
Adjustments
User Memory
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Automatic Close
Optional
Cover
Sliding (Manual)
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Soft Close
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
356 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,261 litres
Depth
880 mm
(34.6 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,632 mm
(64.3 in)
Width
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Opening Width
1,067 mm
(42.0 in)
Height
675 mm
(26.6 in)
Sill Height
781 mm
(30.7 in)
Automatic Open
Button on Trunk Door
Optional
From Inside Car
Optional
Key Button
Optional
Motion Activated
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Pedals
Stainless Steel
Colour
Black
Grey
Silver
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Features
Comfort Features
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Garage Remote Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Cameras
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
GPS Preparation
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Portable Cooling Box
Optional
Ski/Snowboard-bag
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Automatic Locking Retractor
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Optional
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Optional
Sign Assist
Optional
Brake Systems
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Emergency Call
Optional
Active Headrests
Yes
Type of Keys
Remote Keys
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2011
Adult Occupant
94 %
Child Occupant
85 %
Vulnerable Road Users
52 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2012
Overall Score
35.15
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
33.7 /38
Frontal Impact
15.2 /16
Lateral Impact
15.3 /16
Rear Impact
3.2 /4
Frontal Offset
15.15
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Good
Child Occupant
Total Points
41.6 /49
Safety Features
7 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
18.8 /49
Pedestrian
12.8
0
6
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
0 /3
Lane Support (points)
0 /4
Seat Belt Reminders
2
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: Optional
Rear: Yes
Other
Warranty
Manufacturer
2 years
Body Protection
3 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Trunk
on Floor
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact SUV
European Segment
J-Segment JC-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small SUV
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D5S (xenon)
Bi-Xenon
D5S
Fog Light, Rear
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Reversing Light
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
ACRISS
Type
Crossover (G)
Audi
504 vehicles
Q3
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
SUV
Variant
Q3 RS
2014–2025
Q3 RS SUV Generations
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8U Facelift
2015–2017
Year
2015
Powertrain
RS Q3 S Tronic
Horsepower
340 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Gasoline
SUV
AWD
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Gasoline
