Kia Sportage (2013 – 2015) vs Audi RS Q3 (2013 – 2015): specs compared
The Audi RS Q3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 310 hp against 260 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 9.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 196 km/h. The Kia Sportage uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,730 kg.
| Specification |
Kia
Sportage
2013 – 2015
|
Audi
RS Q3
2013 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2015 | 2013 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 115 – 260 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 164 – 392 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 12.3 s | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 196 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 11.2 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,409 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,604 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,380 – 1,676 kg | 1,730 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

