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2025 Audi Q3 review
The Audi Q3 is a bit of a quiet achiever, and the Sportback version is a bit cheaper than a BMW X2 – but is the 40 TFSI S line the pick?
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Matt Campbell
Audi Q3 vs MG ZST Comparison
Audi Q3
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 MG ZST Essence reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Audi Q3 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE
Based on the MG ZST ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
58L
418 to 481 km
45L - 48L
311 to 350 km
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$57,500 - $70,800
$24,990 - $30,490
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks, feels fresh
- Better pricing than German rivals
- Sportback more practical than you’d think
Misses
- Some refinement improvements needed
- Not quite as fast as it looks
- Back seat a bit cramped
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Thrummy 3cyl turbo
- Strong value for money
- Well packaged interior
Misses
- Some tech quirks
- Not particularly efficient
- No ANCAP safety rating
Colours Available
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
The MG ZST is available in five colours:
- Brighton Blue (metallic)
- Diamond Red (metallic)
- Sloane Silver (metallic)
- York White
- Pebble Black
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1349 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 132kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3900 - 5000 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1500 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 - 92.8 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
