CrossoverAudi37% by Neofiliac Team72% by External Reviewers

Audi Q3 F3

Subcompact Crossover

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Audi Q3 (Type F3) is a subcompact crossover in production from 2018. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 2.0 liters.

Compared to the Mk1 Q3, the Mk2 has a more athletic yet cleaner exterior as well as more tech inside.

The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Audi Q3 (F3) uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 37%

Pros

Decent styling
Low fuel consumption
Good towing capacity

Cons

No powerful engine options
Crossover nonsense
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found

External score 72%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Impressive safety tech
Impressive fuel economy
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of grip in Comfort mode
Lack of off-road capability
Lack of refinement
Awkward to drive
Lack of infotainment tech
Dated gearbox and drive options

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Specifications

Variants shown:

35 TDI quattro

35 TDI quattro DCT

35 TDI DCT

35 TDI Euro6d DCT

35 TFSI

35 TFSI Euro6d

35 TFSI Euro6d DCT

35 TFSI DCT

40 TDI quattro DCT

40 TDI Euro6d quattro DCT

40 TFSI quattro DCT

45 TFSI quattro DCT

45 TFSI e DCT

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 39% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The 1.5-litre 35 TFSI engine is smooth and civilised at cruising revs. The torque provided by the turbocharger means you only need to go there when occasion calls to accelerate hard. Just as it did abroad, the Q3’s twin-clutch automatic gearbox seems reluctant to kick down as you probe into the accelerator travel.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Comfortable ride and handling

Cons

Lack of refinement
Unrefined engine

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The latest version of the Audi Q3 is built on the VW Group's MOB platform. There's only a single five-door bodystyle and five-seat cabin arrangement. There is a range of petrol and diesel engines, offering power outputs of 148bhp to 227bhp. All models come with Audi's hugely impressive Virtual Cockpit digital dash, alloy wheels and LED headlamps.

Pros

Cheap to run
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of off-road capability
No manual gearchange

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 69% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The cabin in general is really airy, and the rear space has big windows, decent headroom and a slideable rear bench. With the seats slid all the way back, there's 530 litres of boot volume (110 litres larger than the first Q3) and with the rear bench slid forward there's up to 675 litres on offer – even more than the standard load bay of an A6 Avant. There are five engine choices spanning the three trim levels, with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed S tronic gearbox and either front- or quattro all-wheel drive.

Pros

Sleek, modern looks
Comfortable to drive
Lots of standard equipment

Cons

Dated gearbox and drive options
Lack of infotainment tech

cnet^[4]

Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

Merican handling feels a bit different than its European twin. There's loads of standard tech in the Q3, including automatic windshield wipers, LED headlights, keyless start. The Q3 also packs a number of safety systems, most of which are optional. The compact SUV space is rife with strong competitors like the BMW X1 and Rover Evoque.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Lots of standard tech
Excellent infotainment system

Cons

Lack of grip in Comfort mode

digitaltrends^[5]

Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

's a 20 horsepower boost from the outgoing model, and a whopping 51 pound-feet more. The engine is mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with full-time quattro all-wheel-drive. For the base price of $35,695, you get everything that's important about the vehicle.

Pros

Quattro all-wheel-drive
Comfortable to drive
Excellent infotainment system

Cons

Awkward to drive

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References

^ Audi Q3 35 TFSI S line 2019 UK review. [autocar].
^ Audi Q3 review. [autoexpress].
^ New Audi Q3 (2019) review: master of none. [carmagazine].
^ 2019 Audi Q3 second drive review: More for the masses. [cnet].
^ 2019 Audi Q3 first drive review. [digitaltrends].

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

carmagazine^[3]

cnet^[4]

digitaltrends^[5]