Matt Robinson
2026 Audi Q3 review: Quick drive
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Suzuki Ignis vs Audi Q3
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2023 Suzuki Ignis - GL
1.2 L, 5-speed manual, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $21,490
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2026 Audi Q3
1.4 L, 6-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $58,700
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Overview
Variant
GL
Variant
—
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
1.4 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.7 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 / 100 km
Power and torque
66kW / 120Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
681km
806km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
1.4 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
681km
806km
Power
66kW at 6000 rpm
Power
110kW at 5000 rpm
Torque
120Nm at 4400 rpm
Torque
250Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Dual Injector
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
12.2 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
9.3 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
5 SP Manual
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
32 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.7 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
5.6 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
4.1 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
107g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
164g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
—
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
3700 mm
Length
4484 mm
Height
1595 mm
Height
1616 mm
Width
1660 mm
Width
1856 mm
Ground clearance unladen
180 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1460 mm
Front track
1584 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Rear track
1576 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Boot space
271 L
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
1808 kg
Kerb weight
3406 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1330 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2055 kg
Tare weight
804 kg
Tare weight
1509 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
1000 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
175/65 R15 82H
Front tyres
235/55 R18 V
Front rims
5.0x15
Front rims
7.0x18
Rear tyres
175/65 R15 82H
Rear tyres
235/55 R18 V
Rear rims
5.0x15
Rear rims
7.0x18
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
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
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
2
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
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