# Turbocharged Compact Cars The Audi RS Q3 Performance Car Features Extra Engine Juice By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-car References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/submit-new/form) & [audi-mediacenter](https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/pure-power-the-audi-rs-q3-performance-5470) The Audi RS Q3 Performance car is a brand new compact crossover vehicle that offers the speed, acceleration and power associated with the RS line of vehicles. This vehicle is powered by a 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder engine that features 27 horsepower more than the previous edition of the vehicle. This engine setup allows for as much as 362 horsepower and a torque of 343 pounds-feet, enabling the vehicle to zoom from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. As far as external appearance is concerned, this vehicle features matte titanium-style accents that give it an elegant and performance-focused look. The Audi RS Q3 Performance car is perfect for people who are fans of its predecessor the RS Q3 but are looking for some extra power. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Performance Compact Crossover Vehicles:** The Audi RS Q3 Performance car showcases the potential for more powerful and faster compact crossover vehicles in the market. - **Enhanced Engine Power and Acceleration:** The 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder engine of the Audi RS Q3 Performance car demonstrates the innovation opportunity for increased horsepower and quicker acceleration in compact cars. - **Elegant and Performance-focused Designs:** The matte titanium-style accents of the Audi RS Q3 Performance car illustrate the trend towards combining sophisticated aesthetics and high-performance capabilities in compact vehicles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the demand for performance-oriented compact crossover vehicles with enhanced engine power and acceleration, like the Audi RS Q3 Performance car. - **Automotive Engineering:** The automotive engineering industry is presented with the opportunity to develop advanced engine technologies and performance enhancements for compact cars, as showcased by the 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder engine in the Audi RS Q3 Performance car. - **Automotive Design:** The automotive design industry can explore innovative ways to combine elegant aesthetics and performance-focused features in compact vehicles, drawing inspiration from the matte titanium-style accents of the Audi RS Q3 Performance car. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Efficient Performance Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q6-suv-etron-performance.md) - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [Extra-Sporty Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron.md) - [Optimized Aerodynamics EV Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-q-etron-e2.md) - [Powerful All-Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant.md) - [High-Performance Hatchback Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-volkswagen-golf-r-333-limited-edition.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Luxury-Focused Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-etron.md)