2022 Audi Q3 price and specs

Like almost the entire Audi range, the small Q3 SUV and its hot RSQ3 sibling are more expensive for 2022.

The range now opens at $50,300 before on-road costs for the Q3 35 TFSI, up $2700 as part of a range-wide price increase announced in February.

Though Q3 and RSQ3 prices are up by between $2100 and $3300, they’re otherwise unchanged for 2022.

While the A3 hatch and sedan have lost multiple features due to the chip shortage, the Q3 and RSQ3 are still missing only one: a wireless phone charger.

2022 Audi Q3 price and specs — ***Q3 Sportback 40 TFSI S line***

“Audi Australia is implementing a price increase across the range for vehicles built in 2022, the first of which are due to be delivered to customers in March,” an Audi spokesperson told CarExpert earlier this year.

“This action reflects Audi’s continued commitment to its successful product strategy: a very high level of features in all segments, as expected by premium buyers. The price increase has been brought about by rising material costs and continued supply challenges that are affecting Audi, like other manufacturers and other industries around the world.”

Last year, the wider Q3 range was the best-selling vehicle in its segment with 5707 sales.

That put it ahead of the Volvo XC40 (3687), BMW X1 (2986) and Mercedes-Benz GLA (2624).

Pricing

2022 Audi Q3 35 TFSI: $50,300 (+$2700)
2022 Audi Q3 35 TFSI S line Sportback: $53,800 (+$2000)
2022 Audi Q3 40 TFSI quattro: $57,900 (+$2000)
2022 Audi Q3 40 TFSI quattro S line: $63,700 (+$2100)
2022 Audi Q3 40 TFSI quattro S line Sportback: $66,100 (+$2100)
2022 Audi RSQ3: $96,200 (+$3300)
2022 Audi RSQ3 Sportback: $99,200 (+$3300)

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Engines

The 2022 Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback line-up is available with three different engines, all petrol and all turbocharged.

Models with the 35 designation are powered by a 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbo engine producing 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. They use a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

Next up on the Q3 ladder is the 40 TFSI quattro which is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo four putting out 132kW and 320Nm and mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Drive in this model is sent to all four wheels via Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system.

Finally, the RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback feature a 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo, which produces 294kW of power and 480Nm of torque.

A seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch auto sends drive to all four wheels.

0-100km/h times are 9.3 seconds for the 35 TFSI, 7.8 seconds for the 40 TFSI, and 4.5 seconds for the RSQ3.

Fuel Economy

The 2022 Audi Q3 uses 7.2L/100km on the combined cycle in the 35 TFSI, and 7.3L/100km for the Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI.

In the 40 TFSI quattro models, Audi claims fuel usage of 8.3L/100km regardless of body style.

The RSQ3 and RSQ3 Sportback use 8.9L/100km on the combined cycle.

All models use 95RON premium unleaded fuel except for the RSQ3, which requires 98RON premium unleaded.

Dimensions

The 2022 Audi Q3 wagon measures 4484mm long, 1856mm wide and 1616mm tall, with a 2680mm wheelbase.

The Q3 Sportback measures 4500mm long, 1843mm wide and 1567mm tall, with the same 2680mm wheelbase.

RSQ3 models feature slightly different dimensions. The wagon is 4506mm long and 1602mm tall, while the Sportback is 4507mm long and 1602mm tall. Both are 1851mm wide.

In terms of boot capacity, the Q3 wagon offers 530L with the second row of seats in place, expanding to 1525L with them folded.

The Q3 Sportback claims the same 530L behind the back seats, though the sloping roofline reduces the maximum figure to 1400L.

Servicing and Warranty

The 2022 Audi Q3 and RSQ3 are available with Audi’s five-year Genuine Care Service Plan.

For 35 TFSI and 40 TFSI quattro models, the five-year plan costs $2970 and covers the first 60 months or 75,000km. It costs $3580 for RSQ3 models.

All models are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Safety

The Audi Q3 has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2018.

The Q3 achieved a score of 95 per cent for adult occupant protection, 88 per cent for child occupant protection, 76 per cent for vulnerable road users, and 85 per cent for safety assist.

The 2018-stamped five-star safety rating is valid for all variants on sale in Australia bar RSQ3 models, which don’t have a safety rating from the organisation.

From the base model, the Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback are fitted with low- and high-speed autonomous emergency braking (up to 250km/h) with pedestrian and cyclist detection (5-85km/h), as well as:

Lane departure warning
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic assist
Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
Front, front-side and curtain airbags

Adaptive cruise control with stop/go and a surround-view camera are standard on the 40 TFSI quattro and up and optional on the 35 TFSI.

Standard Equipment

35 TFSI models come with the following equipment:

10.1-inch Audi MMI navigation plus with MMI touch
Audi connect plus (including online traffic alerts, Google Maps, Wi-Fi hotspot)
Apple CarPlay (wireless) and Android Auto (wired)
Qi wireless smartphone charging*
10.25-inch Audi virtual cockpit digital instrument cluster
Six-speaker sound system
18-inch alloy wheels
Keyless entry and start
Power tailgate
Aluminium roof rails
Adaptive LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
Leather upholstery
40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
Dual-zone climate control
Ambient lighting
Hill descent control
Tyre pressure monitoring
S line exterior styling package (Sportback only)

‘*’ signifies an item currently unavailable due to semiconductor chip shortages.

The Audi Q3 40 TFSI adds:

10-speaker 180W Audi sound system
19-inch alloy wheels
Selectable drive modes
Heated and power-folding exterior mirrors
Bumpers in full paint finish
Power driver’s seat with four-way power lumbar
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Paddle shifters
Black cloth headliner

The Q3 40 TFSI quattro S line brings:

20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels
Progressive variable-ratio steering
Adaptive cruise control with stop/go and emergency assist
Surround-view camera
Semi-autonomous parking assist
12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus
10-speaker 180W Audi sound system
Rear privacy glass
S line exterior styling package
Auto-dimming heated and folding side mirrors
Automatic high-beam
Front sports seats with S embossing and contrasting stitching
Interior elements in Alcantara
Aluminium-look interior accents
Aluminium sill plates with illuminated ‘S’ logo
Flat-bottomed sports steering wheel with ‘S’ badging
Stainless steel pedals

Finally, the Audi RSQ3 adds:

21-inch ally wheels
RS sport exhaust
RS-specific Audi drive select modes
RS sports suspension with adaptive dampers
RS-specific body styling
Black exterior styling package
Metallic paint
Rear privacy glass
Matrix LED headlights with dynamic indicators and RS dark-tinted surrounds
RS sports seats in Nappa leather with honeycomb stitching
Tri-zone climate control
Five-speaker 680W Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system

The Audi Q3 Sportback and RSQ3 Sportback largely mirror the specification of the equivalent Q3 models, though the entry-level 35 TFSI S line comes as standard with the sporty S line exterior package (hence the name) and 19-inch alloy wheels.