Matt Robinson
2026 Audi Q3 review: Quick drive
Audi has sold over two million Q3s globally across the first two generations – and this is our first try of the all-new Mk3 with PHEV tech.
2 Months Ago
Overview
Variant
—
Variant
Momentum
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
Power and torque
140kW / 300Nm
806km
684km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
806km
684km
Power
110kW at 5000 rpm
Power
140kW at 5000 rpm
Torque
250Nm at 1500 rpm
Torque
300Nm at 1700 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
9.3 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.4 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
9.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
5.9 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
164g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
180g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4484 mm
Length
4425 mm
Height
1616 mm
Height
1658 mm
Width
1856 mm
Width
1873 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
211 mm
Front track
1584 mm
Front track
1601 mm
Rear track
1576 mm
Rear track
1626 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2702 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
432 L
Kerb weight
3241 kg
Kerb weight
3620 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2055 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2160 kg
Tare weight
1434 kg
Tare weight
1609 kg
Braked towing capacity
1000 kg
Braked towing capacity
1800 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
235/55 R18 V
Front tyres
235/55 R18 100V
Front rims
7.0x18
Front rims
7.5x18
Rear tyres
235/55 R18 V
Rear tyres
235/55 R18 100V
Rear rims
7.0x18
Rear rims
7.5x18
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and buzzer
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal, buzzer and 603
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
21.7°
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
30.4°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
8
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
9.0 ”
Seat material
Leather
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
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