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Audi RS Q3 F3 vs Audi RS Q3 8UTuning compared, stage by stage

Stock power, Stage 1 to Stage 4 and typical costs for both cars, side by side.

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Audi RS Q3 F3 or Audi RS Q3 8U? Both use the 2.5 five-cylinder. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.

Short verdict

On Stage 1 software the Audi RS Q3 F3 gains about 10% and the Audi RS Q3 8U about 29%, so the Audi RS Q3 8U gets more from its first tune. For a big build the Audi RS Q3 F3 has the higher ceiling: 707 PS–800 hp at Stage 4, against 610–707 PS for the Audi RS Q3 8U.

At a glance

Audi RS Q3 F3Audi RS Q3 8U
Years2019–2013–2018
Engine2.5 TFSI EVO five-cylinder (DNWA with particulate filter, DAZA without)2.5 TFSI five-cylinder (CTSA, CZGA, CZGB)
Stock power400 PS / 480 Nm310 PS / 420 Nm; facelift 340 PS / 450 Nm; performance 367 PS / 465 Nm

Power by stage

Audi RS Q3 F3Audi RS Q3 8U
Stock400 PS310–367 PS
Stage 1440–480 PS / hp401–435 PS / hp
Stage 2505–554 PS / hp450–472 PS
Stage 3620 PS–700 hp500–550 PS
Stage 4707 PS–800 hp610–707 PS

Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.

Typical parts cost

Audi RS Q3 F3Audi RS Q3 8U
Stage 1BAR-TEK €779.58 bundle or HPerformance from €1,249 with TÜV (€1,799 with options).APR $526.95, BAR-TEK €817.10 before VAT or HPerformance €999 with TÜV; HPerformance's gearbox tune €300 more.
Stage 2HPerformance intake with 4-inch inlet €1,199, RACE intercooler €2,099–2,189, Milltek downpipe £1,691.90; BAR-TEK Stage 2 bundle €3,201.26; HPerformance Stage 2 €10,999–11,499 fitted.Wagner EVO 2 intercooler $1,199 before VAT; Milltek downpipe with a racing cat €1,512.56 before VAT (BAR-TEK); HPerformance Stage 2 €8,499–9,499 fitted.
Stage 3TTE600 RACE £3,155.63; BAR-TEK Stage 3 bundle €5,571.01; HPerformance Stage 3 €16,499–16,999 with TÜV.TTE500 upgrade of your turbo £2,710.82; HPerformance Stage 3 €13,699–14,749 with TÜV.

List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.

Where each one ends up

At Stage 4 the Audi RS Q3 F3 reaches 707 PS–800 hp and the Audi RS Q3 8U 610–707 PS.

Read the full guides