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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
53,886
Australian Dollar
Updated: 
04 Jul 2020
$
60,595
Updated: 
04 Nov 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Ibis white
#D2D2C8
Pulse orange
#AB5436
Turbo blue
#6FACE3
Chronos grey, metallic
#585755
Dew silver, metallic
#9FA19D
Glacier white, metallic
#E3EBEE
Mythos black, metallic
#0C0F0A
Tango red, meta
#910915
Daytona grey, pearl effect
#6F787B
Color: 
Crystal White
#F2F2F2
Onyx Black
#2D2926
Thunder Grey
#949A9F
Sage Green
#A9AEA9
Fjord Blue
#8296A4
Silver Dawn
#EAE8E9
Black Stone
#616161

Electric

Battery: 
78 kWh lithium-ion
Full Charge Time: 
Onboard Charger, 8 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V
Top Speed: 
112mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.10s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

In the Q3 Sportback, Audi introduces a racier version of its newest upcoming Q3 small SUV, and it's bound to attract plenty of admirers since it gives up very little in the way of space.

Pros
Like a perfectly scaled-down Audi Q8
Great looks inside and out
Premium cabin with new levels of detail and trim work
Fun to drive (both engines)
45 TFSI feels like a proper hot hatch in the corners
Good ride comfort with adaptive dampers
Good safety and tech

Cons
There's a big gap in performance between the 35–45 TFSI
Expect a similar-size gap in prices, too

By: 
caradvice.com.au

The Audi Q3 Sportback is a more stylish alternative to your average boxy SUV, although others are more fun to drive and have more room for passengers.

Pros
Big boot
Stylish looks
Plenty of standard equipment

Cons
Cramped back seats
Alternatives are more fun to drive
Automatic gearbox is a bit sluggish

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The 2020 Audi Q3 blends practicality, quality, and fun in a chunky but city-friendly package.

Pros
Lots of standard tech…
Punchy turbo engine
Hot hatchback handling
Standard all-wheel drive

Cons
…But best features cost a lot more
Lackluster fuel economy
Gets expensive fast

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Much faster than you'd expect
Decent battery range
Roomy and comfortable

Cons
Touchscreen could be easier to use
Not cheap to buy
Doesn't handle as well as it goes

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Design,
overall build quality,
performance,
handling and ride

Cons
Expensive for a ‘small’ SUV,
some of the interior certainly doesn't match the price

By: 
topgear.com

PROS
Trendy design,
powerful electric powertrain,
thoughtful interior storage solutions.

CONS
Some rivals offer more driving range,
heavy and feels like it in corners,
high starting price.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Electric
Fuel Economy City USA: 
19.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
27.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
258ft-lbs
at 4 350rpm
Horsepower: 
147hp
at 6 000rpm
247hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.40Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Steering wheel, multifunction (audio, bluetooth, cruise controls)
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Stainless steel pedals
Perforated leather gearknob
Audi side assist
Rear parking sensors
Audi smartphone interface
Progressive steering
Cruise control with speed limiter
360 degree cameras
leather steering wheel
Valet Function

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.00in
174.20in
Width: 
79.60in
75.20in
Height: 
61.60in
65.00in
Ground Clearance: 
6.90in
Front Track: 
62.30in
63.00in
Rear Track: 
62.00in
63.60in
Wheel Base: 
105.50in
106.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.50
37.60
Rear Head Room: 
36.50
38.30
Front Leg Room: 
40.00in
40.90in
Rear leg room: 
36.10in
36.10in
Front Hip Room: 
54.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.60in
56.70in
Rear Hip Room: 
54.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.10in
56.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
49.40cu.ft
57.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.70cu.ft
34.90cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3916.00lbs
4741.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Glove compartment lighting
Luggage compartment light

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Front and rear electric window
Power operated tailgate
Black Power w/Tilt Down Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Power Rear Windows
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Manual front seats with height adjustment
Front and rear headrests
Front centre armrest
Front and rear roof module including reading lights
Heated front seats; adjustable in three stages
4-way electric lumbar support
Heated Front Seats
8-way power driver seat w/memory,
driver's and passenger seat 4-way power lumbar support and power passenger seat
4-Way Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
40:20:40 folding with manual adjustment for 60:40 forwards/backwards position and backrest angle
Folding center armrest
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Multi-link
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
2-zone climate control - separately adjustable temperature and air distribution settings for front left and right-hand sides; includes air vents in the rear
Aluminium look in the interior - mirror adjustment switch, window control switches, control buttons for the parking brake and upper door strips feature aluminium look elements
Air Filtration
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
1 x USB type C and 1 USB type A charging points
6 passive loudspeakers
DAB digital radio module
MMI Navigation Plus with high resolution 10.1 inch touchscreen colour display
Audi Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" display
12.3" digital driver display
8 speakers
Apple CarPlay and digital services package
Siriusxm Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Speed Compensated Volume Control,

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
S line badges on front wings
Illuminated door sill trims with S logo
Rain and light sensors
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Lip Spoiler
Deep Tinted Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19"
20"
Wheels more: 
Tire Mobility Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
lane departure warning
lane change warning
360 degree cameras
Anti theft wheel bolts
Audi pre-sense front with pedestrain and cyclist recognition
Anti theft alarm
Hill descent control
Hill hold assist
Pre sense basic
Seatbelt monitoring
BLIS w/Steer Assist Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation Support
Lane Keeping Aid/Run-off Road Mitigation Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Aid/Run-off Road Mitigation Lane Departure Warning
Collision Mitigation-Front
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Height Adjusters and Pretensioners