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.
3 Months Ago
Overview
Variant
Sport
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
140kW / 252Nm
886km
Warranty
5 year
Doors
4
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
2.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
886km
Power
140kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
252Nm at 4000 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.2 s
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
8.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.9 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
172g / km
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4865 mm
Height
1450 mm
Width
1840 mm
Ground clearance unladen
125 mm
Front track
1585 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Boot space
474 L
Kerb weight
3391 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1499 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
550 kg
Front tyres
225/55 R17 97V
Front rims
7.5x17
Rear tyres
225/55 R17 97V
Rear rims
7.5x17
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
no
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
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