Audi RS Q3 vs Hyundai Tucson
What's the difference?

Audi RS Q3

$83,888 - $99,990

2023 price

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Hyundai Tucson

$21,888 - $57,980

2024 price

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Summary

2023 Audi RS Q3

2024 Hyundai Tucson

By James Cleary

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 5, 2.5L

Turbo 4, 1.6L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

8.9L/100km (combined)

5.3L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Dynamics
Refinement
Quality

Lots of drivetrain options, no matter grade level
Well-specified for grade
Hybrid powertrain proves frugal

Dislikes

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

Drive experience is mixed
Higher price point than before
Safety tech improved but still intrusive

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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2024 Hyundai Tucson Summary

For the first time in Australia, the mid-sized Hyundai Tucson is being offered with a hybrid powertrain – which combines its spritely turbo-powered engine with a fuel efficiency-improving electric motor. And it might be enough to swing you to becoming a hybrid fan.

The new powertrain makes the Tucson a proper competitor against Australia’s darling, the Toyota RAV4 but the Nissan X-Trail e-Power and Kia Sportage remain strong rivals.

This week I’m family-testing the mid-spec Elite Hybrid with the N Line option pack to see how the newly updated Tucson handles family life.

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2023 Audi RS Q3 2024 Hyundai Tucson

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 Hyundai Tucson Elite Hybrid N Line offers families space, features and easy-enough handling for everyday stuff and the occasional weekend adventure pursuits.

The price point is higher than the previous non-hybrid model but you get a lot of bang for your buck and my family was comfortable this week.

Audi RS Q3 vs Hyundai Tucson What's the difference?

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Audi RS Q3 vs Hyundai Tucson
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