Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L
Fuel Economy Rating
7 Km/L - 9 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
400 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Assembly
2.5 L
Odometer Mileage
7 Km/L - 9 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
400 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
480 Nm
Engine Displacement Size
2480 cc
Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L
Valves Per Cylinder Count
4
Acceleration Performance
4.5 sec
Drivetrain Type
All Wheel Drive
Turbocharger Unit
Single Turbo
cylinders
5

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Putting the RS3's 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine into the taller Q3 body gives the RS Q3 something no rival compact SUV has — 400 BHP, a five-cylinder soundtrack and quattro traction, with 170 mm of ground clearance and a 530-litre boot.
How much does the Audi RS Q3 cost in the UAE?
Two 2026 Sportbacks sharing one drivetrain. AED 255,140 buys the TFSI quattro Sportback and AED 281,900 buys the Sportback TFSI quattro, and what separates them is trim, wheels and detailing rather than performance. Both reach 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, which is quicker than most things twice their size.
Which RS Q3 trim is the one to buy?
The cheaper car, because the engine and chassis do not improve above it. Everything that makes the RS Q3 worth its premium over an ordinary Q3 — the five-cylinder engine, the uprated brakes, the sports differential and the seats — is present at the lower price. Spend the difference on tyres and a service plan, both of which you will use.
Audi RS Q3 or Audi S3?
The RS Q3 is the more usable of the two and the more entertaining: it has the same five-cylinder engine as the RS3, a genuinely practical boot and a driving position that suits daily traffic. The Audi S3 is cheaper, lower and slightly more agile. If you want the space without the noise, the standard Q3 costs substantially less to buy and to run.
What does an RS Q3 cost to run in the UAE?
About 9 Km/L, which is fair for a 400 BHP compact SUV, though the tyres and brakes are the costs that recur. Al Nabooda Automobiles carries the franchise from Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah; the engine is specific to Audi Sport models, so parts and skilled labour are worth locating before the warranty runs out rather than after.
Does the RS Q3 hold its value, and what should you watch for as it ages?
Ahead of its class: about 45% after five years against roughly 40% for German premium SUVs here, and about 62% at three years. Scarcity helps, and so does the fact that these cars come to CarSwitch for inspection at a median of about 30,000 km — most are still young. On one that young the report is mainly telling you about accident history and whether the servicing has actually been done.
Listen to the five-cylinder engine before you rule the car out on price; it is the whole argument. Keep the used Audi listings open alongside the price list while you make up your mind.