About the Audi Q3
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Audi Q3 is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $43,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $58,000 for the Sport.
There are 2 variants of the Q3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/340Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/320Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2018 Q3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Audi Q3 Price
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $49,000 |
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $43,400 |
Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $53,400 |
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,000 |
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2018 Audi Q3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Audi Q3 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Audi Q3
The most fuel efficient Audi Q3 is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi Q3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Audi Q3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Audi Q3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km |
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Audi Q3?
The Audi Q3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 Audi Q3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi Q3?
The Audi Q3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Audi Q3 FAQs
The cheapest Audi Q3 is the Base that starts from $43,400.
The most expensive Audi Q3 is the Sport that starts from $58,000.
The best towing capacity of a Audi Q3 is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Sport.
The largest Audi Q3 is the Base which measures 1831mm wide, 4388mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.
The most powerful Audi Q3 is the Sport which has 135kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Audi Q3 is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi Q3 is the Sport which weighs 2225 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi Q3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.