Audi RS Q3 F3 or Audi RS3 8Y? 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 RS3 8Y about 11%.
At a glance
| Audi RS Q3 F3 | Audi RS3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2019– | 2021– (Sportback and Saloon) |
| Engine | 2.5 TFSI EVO five-cylinder (DNWA with particulate filter, DAZA without) | 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder (EA855 evo) |
| Stock power | 400 PS / 480 Nm | 401 hp / 369 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Audi RS Q3 F3 | Audi RS3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 400 PS | 401 hp |
| Stage 1 | 440–480 PS / hp | 446–561 hp |
| Stage 2 | 505–554 PS / hp | 467–565 hp |
| Stage 3 | 620 PS–700 hp | 585–613 hp |
| Stage 4 | 707 PS–800 hp | 650–800+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Audi RS Q3 F3 | Audi RS3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | BAR-TEK €779.58 bundle or HPerformance from €1,249 with TÜV (€1,799 with options). | APR $1,200 plus a $1,000 unlock; Unitronic's unlock alone $560 (software through dealers); plug-in modules €479–€609 (RaceChip), $679 (JB4) and $1,499–$1,949 (MTM); HGP €5,800 and ABT Power S €6,090 including VAT. |
| Stage 2 | HPerformance 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. | APR $1,300 plus the unlock; HGP €8,500 plus €1,000 fitting; ABT Power R €9,151 including VAT. |
| Stage 3 | TTE600 RACE £3,155.63; BAR-TEK Stage 3 bundle €5,571.01; HPerformance Stage 3 €16,499–16,999 with TÜV. | HGP turbo kits €13,500–€15,500 plus €1,500 fitting; the TTE600 turbo alone €1,791 before VAT. |
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 RS3 8Y 650–800+ hp.
Read the full guides
- The Audi RS Q3 F3 guide
- The Audi RS3 8Y guide
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