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About the Audi Q3
The new Audi Q3 is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $42,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $56,900 for the Sport.
There are 2 variants of the Q3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2015.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/340Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/320Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2016 Q3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
65.48 - 81.73 kW/t
65.48 kW/t
144.51 kW/t
Boot Space
460 litres
356 litres
505 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5 - 6.7 L/100km
4.3 L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
831 - 1,185 km
744 km
1,186 km
Price
$42,900 - $56,900
$42,900
$81,226
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 6 years
4 years
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,005 - 2,225 kg
1,990 kg
2,225 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 - 2,000 kg
1,800 kg
2,000 kg
Approach Angle
18.5°
18.5°
Departure Angle
15.9°
15.9°
Ground Clearance Unladen
127 - 173 mm
127 mm
202 mm
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2016 Audi Q3 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $47,900 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,900 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,300 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2016 Audi Q3 Dimensions
1590mm
1831mm
4388mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Audi Q3 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Audi Q3
The most fuel efficient Audi Q3 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi Q3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Audi Q3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Audi Q3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi Q3?
The Audi Q3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 Audi Q3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi Q3?
The Audi Q3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Audi Q3 FAQs
The cheapest Audi Q3 is the Base that starts from $42,900.
The most expensive Audi Q3 is the Sport that starts from $56,900.
The best towing capacity of a Audi Q3 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Sport.
The largest Audi Q3 is the Base which measures 1831mm wide, 4388mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.
The most powerful Audi Q3 is the Sport which has 135kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Audi Q3 is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi Q3 is the Sport which weighs 2225 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi Q3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.