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.
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Overview
Variant
Mercedes-Amg
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.5 / 100 km
Power and torque
280kW / 475Nm
747km
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
747km
Power
280kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
475Nm at 2250 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.4 s
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
56 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.5 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
10.0 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.2 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
174g / km
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 20,000 km
Length
4424 mm
Height
1494 mm
Width
1804 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1569 mm
Rear track
1560 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Boot space
421 L
Kerb weight
3494 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2105 kg
Tare weight
1551 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
235/40 R20 96Y
Front rims
8.0x20
Rear tyres
235/40 R20 96Y
Rear rims
8.0x20
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
9
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor Blind Spot Assist
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
Full And Part-Time
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
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
12
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (rear)
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.0 ”
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Standard
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