Audi RS Q3 vs Audi Q8
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Audi RS Q3

$83,888 - $99,990

2023 price

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Audi Q8

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2025 price

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Summary

2023 Audi RS Q3

2025 Audi Q8

By James Cleary

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Engine Type

Turbo 5, 2.5L

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

8.9L/100km (combined)

2.6L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

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Electric range

74 km

Battery capacity

25.90 kWh

Seating

Likes

Dynamics
Refinement
Quality

Athletic and sporty looks a winning combo
Drives beautifully
Improved EV driving range

Dislikes

Front seats tricky to get in and out of
Sizeable turning circle
Only six airbags

High price tag is hard to justify
Lacks clever storage options
Small boot compared to siblings

2023 Audi RS Q3 Summary

Is 10 years long enough for a special birthday celebration? When you're a kid, hitting 'double figures' is a pretty big deal, and Audi's obviously in the mood to make some noise because it has lit the candles on a limited 10th anniversary version of its compact SUV rocket ship, the RS Q3.

Only 555 examples of the 'RS Q3 Sportback edition 10 years' will be produced for worldwide consumption, with Audi Australia capturing a batch of them and sending one our way for a brief blast as the fiery five-cylinder starts filtering into dealerships.

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2025 Audi Q8 Summary

The Audi Q8 has had a mid-life upgrade and it brings a few minor tweaks to the design, technology and equipment.

Plug-in hybrids tend to rank a little lower on my excitement scale when it comes to available powertrains because I usually find the constant charging inconvenient.

However, the electric driving range of the 60 TSFIe quattro S Line grade has been bolstered by 27km, increasing it to 74km overall.

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2023 Audi RS Q3 2025 Audi Q8

Verdict

The Audi RS Q3 Sportback edition 10 years is dynamically brilliant, beautifully finished and surprisingly civilised on day-to-day duty. A polished compact performance package that even in this special 'get-it-while-you-can' guise offers compelling value relative to its direct competitors.

Verdict

The updated Audi Q8 60 TFSIe quattro S line still looks good inside and out. It fits a family comfortably without feeling too big and there’s enough here to satisfy those who like the luxury features.

It's price tag will hurt it but the improved power outputs and driving range is a big plus and makes the plug-in hybrid powertrain make more sense.

Audi RS Q3 vs Audi Q8 What's the difference?

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Audi RS Q3 vs Audi Q8
What's the difference?