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Used 2022 Audi Q3 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Audi Q3 is a subcompact SUV sold in several configurations. First, you'll choose between two power levels: 40 TFSI (184 horsepower, 221 lb-ft of torque) and 45 TFSI (228 hp, 258 lb-ft). Both powertrains are driven by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. From there, you'll select either the Premium or Premium Plus trim. 

Premium
The base Premium trim is well appointed with standard feature highlights that include:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Power liftgate
  • Illuminated door sills (45 TFSI only)
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • Digital gauge cluster
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable and heated front seats
  • 8.8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility

On the safety front, every Q3 comes with:

  • Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • 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 Premium's Convenience package adds a handful of useful features for a reasonable price. These include:

  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Auto-dimming and power-folding exterior mirrors
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Keyless entry
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Satellite radio

The Premium Plus adds several luxury items that include:

  • Convenience package
  • Configurable ambient lighting
  • Wireless changing pad with signal booster
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Audi and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Q3 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Q3 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Unique to the Premium Plus is the Technology package, which adds:

  • Larger digital instrument panel cluster
  • Navigation system
  • 10.1-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay functionality
  • Amazon Alexa integration
  • Upgraded Sonos audio system

Also on the options list are:

  • Black Optic Sport package (45 TFSI only)
    • 19-inch black-painted wheels
    • Black-painted exterior accents
    • Sport seats
  • 19-inch wheels
  • 20-inch wheels (45 TFSI with Premium Plus package only)
  • Ambient interior lighting (Premium only)

Which Q3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Neither engine is exceptionally powerful, but we'd go with the 45 TFSI for its extra passing power. If you want to keep costs under control, the Premium trim with the Convenience package gets you all the features you really want from a luxury SUV. But we suggest going for the Premium Plus model. It doesn't cost much more and definitely adds quality-of-life improvements.

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Columbus, OH
Vehicle
Q3 Premium
Q3 Premium S line
Q3 Premium Plus
Q3 Premium Plus S line
Vehicle
Premium
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Premium S line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Premium Plus S line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
184 hp @ 4,800 rpm
228 hp @ 6,000 rpm
184 hp @ 4,800 rpm
228 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
221 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
251 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
251 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/55R18
235/55R18
235/55R18
235/55R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 30 / 26 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
23 / 30 / 26 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
366 / 477 miles
334 / 445 miles
366 / 477 miles
334 / 445 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,916 lb.
3,916 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.7 in.
79.7 in.
79.7 in.
79.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
Height
62.9 in.
62.9 in.
62.9 in.
62.9 in.
Length
176.6 in.
176.6 in.
176.6 in.
176.6 in.
Wheelbase
105.5 in.
105.5 in.
105.5 in.
105.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
23.7 cu. ft.
23.7 cu. ft.
23.7 cu. ft.
23.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
Rear Head Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$48,149
$49,651
$49,464
$50,926
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.64
$0.66
$0.66
$0.68
Depreciation
$12,694
$12,831
$13,789
$13,856
Financing
$4,304
$4,437
$4,521
$4,582
Taxes & Fees
$1,765
$1,814
$1,845
$1,867
Fuel
$9,588
$10,386
$9,588
$10,386
Insurance
$4,152
$4,152
$4,152
$4,204
Maintenance
$9,844
$10,229
$9,767
$10,229
Repairs
$5,802
$5,802
$5,802
$5,802
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Pearl Beige, leather
Black, leather
Okapi Brown, leather
Pearl Beige, leather
Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Black, leather
Okapi Brown, leather
Pearl Beige, leather
Black, leather
Okapi Brown, leather
Pearl Beige, leather
Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Black, leather
Okapi Brown, leather
Exterior
Florett Silver Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Nano Gray Metallic
Pulse Orange
Glacier White Metallic
Ibis White
Navarra Blue Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Turbo Blue
Pulse Orange
Glacier White Metallic
Ibis White
Florett Silver Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Nano Gray Metallic
Pulse Orange
Glacier White Metallic
Ibis White
Navarra Blue Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Turbo Blue
Pulse Orange
Glacier White Metallic
Ibis White