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Audi Q3 buying guide

Audi offers the Q3 in a selection of trims with several engine choices under the bonnet. Read on for more information on this popular, premium family SUV.

What Audi Q3 trim levels are there?

Borrowing its name from Audi’s motto, the entry-level Technik trim focuses on interior technology. That means that standard features include sat-nav and DAB digital radio.

Sport is the next trim for Q3 models. While it’s a mid-range trim, you still get features including rear parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity and alloy wheels.

S Line is a mainly visual upgrade that sees the Q3 equipped with a meaner-looking body kit and larger, sportier alloy wheels. You’ll also see premium touches including sports seats and climate control.

Black Edition is another mainly visual upgrade for the Q3. As the name suggests, this trim adds black-coloured details to the car including the door mirrors and grille surround. Equipment additions include a reversing camera and heated seats.

Also drawing inspiration from Audi’s motto is Vorsprung trim. This high-level trim includes a touch of everything such as a handful of choice exterior upgrades, along with part-leather heated seats, sat nav, climate control and a reversing camera.

Audi Q3 interior and technology

The Q3’s cabin is as premium as you’d expect from an Audi – that is to say, it feels great, with no creaks or rattles to worry about. Second-generation Q3s from 2019 onwards feature a minimal dashboard with a touchscreen infotainment system in the centre console, along with a digital dashboard replacing the dials in front of the driver.

Audi’s infotainment system includes all the typical functions you’d expect including DAB radio and Bluetooth connectivity, along with optional sat-nav. You also have the ability to mirror your phone’s screen on the system via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.

Four adults will have plenty of room to stretch out in the Q3 and five can fit in relative comfort for shorter journeys. Boot space is good for its size, able to fit three to four suitcases depending on how efficiently you pack.

Audi Q3 engine range explained

(Most popular!) Audi Q3 35 TFSI

The Q3 engine range kicks off with the 35 TFSI. This is a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 150hp. This version won’t be winning many races but, with a 0-62mph time of under 10 seconds, it won’t feel too sluggish.

Audi Q3 40 TFSI

Jumping up to the 40 TFSI model brings a welcome power boost to 190hp courtesy of a larger 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine. This variant is usually mated to the company’s quattro four-wheel-drive system for added all-weather grip.

Audi Q3 45 TFSI e

The 45 TFSI e’s name might lead you to expect a larger engine under the bonnet but, in fact, you get a smaller 1.4-litre turbo petrol. This is assisted, however, by an electric motor giving near hot-hatch levels of acceleration. This plug-in-hybrid package can travel for up to 31 miles on electricity alone, or return very high mpg figures when using both engine and motor together.

Audi Q3 35 TDI

If you regularly make longer journeys, you might want to consider the diesel engine range. Q3s with the 35 TDI engine get respectable acceleration from their 150hp 2.0-litre unit, and can return an average of 59mpg.

Audi Q3 40 TDI

Perhaps you want the mile-munching efficiency of a diesel but would still like some performance when you floor it. In this case, take a look at the Q3’s 40 TDI engine, which serves up a strong 200hp, hitting 62mph from rest in under eight seconds, while also being capable of around 50mpg on average.