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About the Audi Q3
Last updated Feb 14, 2025Audi has detailed a range of specification changes to the Q3 small SUV for the 2024 model year, with pricing up as a result.
Every single Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback variant receives a price rise of up to $4411, depending on the variant. The range now starts at $53,400 before on-roads for the Q3 35 TFSI, and extends to $106,050 before on-roads for the RSQ3 Sportback edition 10 years.
The entire Q3 range now comes standard with adaptive cruise control with stop and go, as well as active lane assist. There are also two new exterior paint colours, though Audi hasn’t disclosed what these are yet.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
72.4 - 79.19 kW/t
60.98 kW/t
217.37 kW/t
Boot Space
530 litres
117 litres
857 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.3 - 8.33 L/100km
0.9 L/100km
12.82 L/100km
Vehicle Range
699 - 795 km
224 km
10,000 km
Price
$56,900 - $70,800
$25,490
$240,270
Warranty (Years)
5 years
4 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
6 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
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2024 Audi Q3 Price
Dynamic Black
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $57,950 |
Black Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $61,100 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $53,400 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $53,400 |
S Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $56,900 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $56,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Audi Q3 Dimensions
1616mm
1856mm
4484mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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In terms of boot capacity, the Q3 wagon offers 530 litres with the second row of seats in place, expanding to 1525 litres with them folded.
The Q3 Sportback on the other hand is claimed to offer the same 530 litres of boot capacity behind the back seats, though the sloping roofline reduces the maximum figure to 1400 litres.
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2024 Audi Q3 Safety Rating
All 2024 Audi Q3 models come with the following safety equipment:
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane departure warning
- Active lane assist (NEW)
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go (NEW)
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
A surround-view camera and semi-autonomous park assist comes as standard on the 40 TFSI S line and above.
2024 Audi Q3 Fuel Economy
The 2024 Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback range have the following claimed combined fuel economy figures:
- Q3 35 TFSI: 6.9 litres per 100km
- Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI S line: 7.2 litres per 100km
- Q3 40 TFSI quattro: 8.0 litres per 100km
- Q3 40 TFSI S line quattro: 8.2 litres per 100km
- Q3 Sportback 40 TFSI S line quattro: 8.2 litres per 100km
- RSQ3: 8.9 litres per 100km
- RSQ3 Sportback: 8.9 litres per 100km
All Q3 models require a minimum of 95RON premium unleaded petrol except for the RSQ3, which requires a minimum of 98RON premium unleaded petrol.
| Audi Q3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi Q3?
Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Audi offers five-year service plans for the Q3 and RSQ3 which cost $3330 and $4010, respectively.
How does the 2024 Audi Q3 drive?
Our expert take on Audi Q3 drivability.
The 2024 Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback line-up is available with three turbo-petrol powertrains.
Models with the 35 TFSI designation are powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. This is mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with drive sent to the front wheels only.
Q3 models with 40 TFSI quattro designation are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 132kW and 320Nm. This is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.
The RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback are powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine producing 294kW and 480Nm. This is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.
Audi claims the RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds and flat out they’ll be doing 250km/h.
2024 Audi Q3 Colours
What colours are available for the Audi Q3
The 2024 Audi Q3 range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Arkona White
- Pulse Orange
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Glacier White metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Nano Grey metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Progressive Red metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
- Dew Silver metallic
- Nardo Grey
- Kyalami Green
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Audi Q3 FAQs
The cheapest Audi Q3 is the Base that starts from $53,400.
The most expensive Audi Q3 is the S Line that starts from $70,800.
The best towing capacity of a Audi Q3 is offered by the Dynamic Black which can tow 1800 kg
The largest Audi Q3 is the Dynamic Black which measures 1856mm wide, 4484mm in length and sits 1616mm tall.
The most powerful Audi Q3 is the Base which has 132kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Audi Q3 is built in Hungary and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi Q3 is the Base which weighs 2200 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi Q3 uses premium unleaded.