2025 Audi Q3

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The 2025 Audi Q3 is a good choice for a subcompact luxury SUV. A smooth ride and standard all-wheel drive for sure-footedness in poor weather conditions are highlights. This generation Q3 is getting a bit dated, however, and its fuel economy is subpar.Read full review

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2025 Audi Q3 Review

byJared Gall^{Correspondent
Jared Gall started his career in the auto industry in 2001 with an internship at Car and Driver. He has written and edited many thousands of car reviews, technological deep-dives, industry analyses, and personality profiles. He is a correspondent at Edmunds and still has the 1969 Chevrolet C20 he dragged out of his parents' barn and drove until Car and Driver started giving him cars to evaluate.}

rating written Jonathan Elfalan^{Director, Vehicle Testing
Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at Edmunds, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.}

Pros

Packed with modern tech features
Interior is lined with high-quality materials
Quiet cabin and comfortable ride quality

Cons

Lackluster fuel economy
Limited rear passenger and cargo space
Not much fun to drive

What's new

Entry-level Q3 40 TFSI discontinued
Part of the second Q3 generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Audi's smallest and most affordable SUV — and second-most affordable offering of any body style, after the A3 sedan — the Q3 is closely related to the Volkswagen Tiguan but comes with standard all-wheel drive, significantly more power and a posh interior. Audi managed to package a surprisingly spacious interior into the Q3's compact footprint, and once you've added all-wheel drive, it undercuts many competitors on price.

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$153/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: More standard power for 2025

Audi has discontinued the Q3's entry-level engine for 2025. That means every Q3 now has what Audi calls the 45 TFSI engine, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 228 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque. Previously, this was the Q3's optional engine upgrade. We previously recommended buyers get the 45 TFSI because it provides quicker acceleration during those crucial times, such as when you're merging on the highway.

Competitors to consider

Where Audi has just one subcompact SUV, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have both boxy and swoopy offerings in this class: the X1 and X2 (BMW) and the GLA and GLB (Mercedes). All four are solid choices. Shoppers looking for something less expensive should also check out the Buick Encore GX. Read our Edmunds Expert Rating below to see how the Q3 measures up against the competition.

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7.8

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Performance

8/10

How does the Q3 drive? The Q3 is more interested in delivering comfort than thrills. Our test Q3 reached 60 mph in 7.8 seconds, which is slightly slower than average for a luxury subcompact SUV. The eight-speed automatic transmission can also be a little slow to react when you're leaving from a stop.

The Q3 is more energetic from a handling standpoint. It has responsive steering and stays composed when driving through high-speed curves. Altogether, everyday driving is crisp and comfortable, but if driving pleasure is important, you're better off with a BMW X1.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Q3? The Q3's ride quality is firm but not overly stiff. Bumps can be felt through the cabin, but the Q3 quickly dispatches with them and doesn't make any excessive body motions. It's also quiet since there's little outside noise either from the tires or wind.

The front seats have enough adjustment so you can find the perfect position for long trips. The controls are clearly labeled and well within reach. The seat heaters take a few minutes to warm up and never get as hot as others in the class.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The Q3 has an accessible seating position that will meet the needs of most buyers. There's plenty of headroom up front and enough room for two adults to be comfortable in back. It's also pretty easy to see out of the Q3 thanks to big windows and a short hood.

The 10.1-inch touchscreen is responsive to the touch and offers a helpful clicking noise to let you know the command is registered. The buttons on the steering wheel and center console are clearly labeled.

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Technology

9/10

How’s the tech? With the optional MMI navigation feature, the Q3 can operate Apple CarPlay wirelessly. It sometimes takes a minute to activate upon starting the car, but it's ultimately convenient. Navigation is simple to input and control, but the real star is the map itself, which offers a beautiful three-dimensional view.

All of the Q3's active driver safety features work well, but it can be tricky to get used to all the buttons and knobs required. Adaptive cruise control is mostly helpful, but if traffic abruptly slows, it sometimes brakes too late and prompts the driver to take over.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The Q3 does the most with its limited cargo dimensions. There's a flat load floor and small compartments on either side to secure small bags, plus a security shade that can be removed to provide more space if needed.

A wireless charging pad and small grip between the cupholders are clever ways to store smartphones, but that's about it in the way of small-item storage. The rear door openings are wide enough that you can easily lean in and set up rear-facing car seats. The car seat anchors are simple to access, and there are three back anchors for overhead security.

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Fuel Economy

6/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Q3 we tested had an EPA estimate of 22 mpg combined, putting it near the bottom of its class since most entries rank in the mid-to-high 20s. The Q3 outperformed its rating on our real-world evaluation route, achieving 26.8 mpg. But in city driving or heavy traffic, it routinely failed to reach 20 mpg. Overall, we suspect you'll be able to match the EPA figure, even if it's not particularly great for the class.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Q3 a good value? No gaps, creaks or cheap plastics here. The surfaces inside the Q3 are tastefully put together and great to the touch, if a little bland. The S line spices things up with natural wood and matte inlays. The Q3 is priced similarly to others in the class such as the BMW X2 and Cadillac XT4. Audi's warranties are about average for a luxury automaker.

Wildcard

6.5/10

You choose Audi because you know what to expect. The Q3 has a driving feel and styling language that are consistent with the brand yet wholly distinctive from other luxury automakers. The Q3 holds few surprises. But solid build quality, great infotainment and small personalized touches such as available ambient lighting give the crossover a hint of panache.

Which Q3 does Edmunds recommend?

With only one engine and two trim levels in the lineup, choosing your Q3 shouldn't take long. We'd go with the Premium Plus since it nets meaningful upgrades like a 360-degree camera system and a Sonos audio system for a relatively small cost.

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Audi Q3 models

The 2025 Audi Q3 is a subcompact SUV powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (228 horsepower, 251 lb-ft of torque). An eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive are standard. There are just two trim levels, Premium and Premium Plus, with a handful of optional packages to personalize the Q3.

Premium
The Q3 Premium trim includes many standard features, such as:

18-inch wheels
LED headlights with automatic high-beam assist
Heated exterior mirrors
Panoramic sunroof
Power liftgate
Triple-zone automatic climate control
Digital instrumentation panel
Leather upholstery
Power-adjustable and heated front seats
10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
10-speaker audio system

Every Q3 also comes with these driver aids:

Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Q3 and the car in front)
Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

The Convenience package adds several useful features to the Q3 Premium. They include:

Hands-free liftgate
Auto-dimming and power-folding exterior mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Keyless entry
Driver's seat memory settings
Wireless charging pad
Interior ambient lighting

Premium Plus
Choose the Q3 Premium Plus trim for additional features, such as:

Convenience package features
Upgraded interior ambient lighting
15-speaker Sonos premium audio system
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Q3 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Only the Premium Plus offers the Technology package, which adds:

Bigger digital instrumentation panel
Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
Navigation system

Additional options for the Q3 include:

Black Optic Sport package (Premium only)

19-inch matte titanium wheels
Black exterior trim
Front sport seats

Black Optic Plus package (Premium Plus only)

19-inch black wheels
Black exterior trim
Front sport seats
Carbon-fiber interior trim
Stainless steel pedals

Audi Q3 Reviews

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Fantastic vehicle

Karen Keane, 04/13/2021

2021 Audi Q3 Premium Plus S line 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

This is my second Audi Q3, the first being a 2015. I've had many different luxury vehicles, but this car I'm keeping forever. Love the look, comfort, but most importantly the smooth ride, visibility and safe feeling I get whenever I'm driving it. The trunk holds a lot for a small SUV, the car fits in any parking space imaginable and the highway pick up while entering an 'on' ramp with …

Value Value Value

GG, 01/20/2021

2021 Audi Q3 Premium Plus S line 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

Overall I love this car. My favorite features in my 2021 Premium Plus include, 360 degree camera, Upgraded sport seats, kick to open trunk, wireless phone charger, wireless Apple Car Play, integrated infotainment screen, and keyless entry and locking. I test drove the Q3, Q5, X1, X3, C300, Macan, and the Evoque. The Audi Q3 was my favorite and having the lower base price, I was able to …

Definite bang for the buck – with some caveats

JMK in TX, 04/07/2021

2021 Audi Q3 Premium Plus S line 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

We were specifically looking for a small SUV that looks good, is a reasonably recent design, and has ample features at a reasonable price. The "looking good" part disqualified both of the Benzes Edmunds has ranked higher among subcompact SUVs, and "recent design" disqualified the increasingly ancient Lexus NX. After comparing it to the X1 & RDX, we decided the Q3 was easily the best … all-around package. My biggest complaint is how scarce they are! (or at least the S-line Premium Plus 45) We live in Austin and I checked inventory levels at literally every Audi dealer in Texas; only one of them had more than 7 in stock! I'll mention right off the bat that Edmunds' review omits a rather pertinent detail: many of the Q3s sitting on dealer lots are Q3 40s, not Q3 45s, and for good reason. I didn't even notice it myself until after we test-drove one, but the 40s (in both Premium & Premium Plus guise) have a significantly less powerful engine: a mere 184 hp and a frankly slow-as-molasses 0-60 time of 8.6 seconds. The 45s cost $2K more either way, and I *strongly* recommend them! (Btw here's the easy way to instantly tell which is which: all of the S-line models have the larger engine.) I still have my 2016 S3, and the differences in technology between the two are amazing. The Q3 has a touchscreen interface for the latest version of its MMI system, and for the most part it's quite intuitive to use – along with having almost iPhone-level screen quality. (My S3, meanwhile, has a pop-up non-touchscreen with graphics in all of 16 colors.) I was extremely impressed with its adaptive cruise system along with its lane-keeping assistance; while it's not quite at autonomous-vehicle level, using both is extremely handy on long, monotonous drives. Still, as some others have pointed out, its lack of certain features is curious, to say the least. Apple CarPlay only works wirelessly if you opt for the Technology Package. It has no memory settings for the seats (even the 2010 RDX we traded in had that!); no steering-wheel warmer; and heated, but not cooled, seats – and in Texas we need the latter far more than the former. While its Active Cockpit feature gives you a 3-D view of the road ahead via built-in Google Maps, you can use your phone's native navigation on the center screen, so we definitely wanted to skip that part. Just IMO both of the smaller wheel packages look dinky, so we opted for the 20-inch rims, as well as the parking assistance package. We *really* wanted the Black Optic package as well – I have it on my S3 – but there were none, period, *anywhere* in the state except in the brashest exterior colors (orange & blue), and we already knew we wanted a gray one. On whole, however, it's a thoroughly modern car that's surprisingly fun to drive – much more so than the first-gen Q3 we looked at a few years back. I only wish they'd introduce an SQ3 model in the US! (We get the SQ5 & SQ7, but for some reason Audi only sells the SQ3 outside the US.)

Fuel economy

Bob C, 05/11/2021

2021 Audi Q3 Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/40 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

Most reviewers say the Audi Q3 has worse gas mileage than the other luxury subcompact, but they don't tell you that the Audi Q3 uses REGULAR gas, while all the others require premium. This should be factored into the gas mileage ratings.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Audi Q3, so we've included reviews for other years of the Q3 since its last redesign.

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2025 Audi Q3 Features & Specs

Trim:

Premium S line

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$39,800
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$153/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Q3 include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	16.4%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Marginal
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Acceptable
Roof Strength Test	Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Not Tested

FAQ

Is the Audi Q3 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Q3 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.8 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Q3 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 41 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Q3 has 23.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Audi Q3. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Audi Q3?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Audi Q3:

Entry-level Q3 40 TFSI discontinued
Part of the second Q3 generation introduced for 2019

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Is the Audi Q3 reliable?

To determine whether the Audi Q3 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Q3. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Q3's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Audi Q3 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Audi Q3 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Q3 and gave it a 7.8 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Q3 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 41 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Q3 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Audi Q3?

The least-expensive 2025 Audi Q3 is the 2025 Audi Q3 Premium S line 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $39,800.

Other versions include:

Premium S line 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $39,800
Premium Plus S line 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $42,600

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What are the different models of Audi Q3?

If you're interested in the Audi Q3, the next question is, which Q3 model is right for you? Q3 variants include Premium S line 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), and Premium Plus S line 4dr SUV AWD w/45 TFSI (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of Q3 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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