Renault Captur vs Audi RS Q3
What's the difference?

Renault Captur

$15,500 - $23,950

2023 price

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Audi RS Q3

$83,888 - $99,990

2023 price

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Summary

2023 Renault Captur

2023 Audi RS Q3

By Byron Mathioudakis

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.3L

Turbo 5, 2.5L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.6L/100km (combined)

8.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Appealing design
Premium cabin
Invigorating driving experience

Dynamics
Refinement
Quality

Dislikes

Expensive
Fiddly gear selector
Requires 95 RON premium petrol

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

2023 Renault Captur Summary

One of Renault’s most successful models globally with over 1.5 million sales of the original, the Captur has nevertheless struggled in Australia since its 2015 launch.

Last year, it was Europe’s 11th bestseller outright, outselling stalwarts like the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan. Only the Peugeot 2008 and VW T-Roc were more popular amongst SUVs. In contrast, only 533 found homes over here in 2011.

However, with the largely all-new second-generation Captur launched locally last year now gaining market traction with a 200 per cent-plus sales spike, the 123-year-old brand’s VW T-Cross rival may yet finally fly Down Under.

We take a look at the recently-released RS Line range-topper, to see just how well the Captur shapes up in urban Australia.

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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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Deep dive comparison

2023 Renault Captur 2023 Audi RS Q3

Verdict

There’s no denying the Captur RS Line is expensive.

But it’s also sophisticated, cultured, comfy, friendly and fun, possessing a quality and capability normally expected – but rarely delivered as roundly – in more premium-branded small SUVs. Seen in this light, the Renault’s value is relative.

Better still, if the price is just too rich for you, there are three cheaper grades offering equal promise. Which is why the charming Captur deserves to succeed in Australia.

$40,800 before on-road costs

Based on new car retail price

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.

Renault Captur vs Audi RS Q3 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Renault Captur vs Audi RS Q3
What's the difference?