Audi Q3
One of Audi’s most popular SUVs, the little Q3 returns for 2025 with no major changes. The current generation dates back to the 2019 model year, and sales remain strong in Canada. Two four-cylinder models are available with the Q3 including 40 TFSI (184 hp, 221 lb-ft) and 45 TFSI (228 hp, 258 lb-ft). Unlike some competitors, Audi does not offer a sportier model or hybrid powertrain. The latter would help improve fuel economy, which isn’t impressive here.
Audi Q3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$42,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,850 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$800/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 184 hp @ 4,200 rpm (137 kW) |
| Torque | 221 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,100 rpm (300 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Subcompact luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Győr, HU |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 631 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 224 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack-and-pinion, electromechanical assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/55R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,485 mm (177″) |
| Width | 1,849 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,598 mm (63″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,770 kg (3,902 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 671 l and 1,359 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.3 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |