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About the Audi Q3
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Audi Q3 is a Suv Small Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $58,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $72,000 for the S Line.
There are 3 variants of the Q3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (132kW/320Nm) and 1.4L turbo (110kW/250Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 Q3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
71.2 - 77.88 kW/t
68.63 kW/t
169.85 kW/t
Boot Space
530 litres
130 litres
668 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.5 - 8.1 L/100km
4.9 L/100km
8.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
716 - 773 km
667 km
1,076 km
Price
$62,200 - $72,000
$30,750
$99,500
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
150,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 5 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,055 - 2,200 kg
1,835 kg
3,220 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 kg
300 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
183 mm
154 mm
227 mm
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2026 Audi Q3 Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $58,700 |
S Line Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $63,200 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $59,700 |
S Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $69,600 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $62,200 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $72,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2026 Audi Q3 Dimensions
1616mm
1856mm
4484mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2026 Audi Q3 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Audi Q3
The most fuel efficient Audi Q3 is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L Turbo and uses 7.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Audi Q3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the S Line with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 8.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Audi Q3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.2 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.
2026 Audi Q3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi Q3?
The Audi Q3 offers a 5 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.
2026 Audi Q3 vs other Suv Small Luxurys to consider
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Good
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Good
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Good
Honda
HR-V
Very Good
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T-Roc
Good
Hyundai
Kona
Very Good
Kia
Seltos
Good
MG
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Very Good
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Audi Q3 FAQs
The cheapest Audi Q3 is the Base that starts from $58,700.
The most expensive Audi Q3 is the S Line that starts from $72,000.
The best towing capacity of a Audi Q3 is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, S Line Edition and S Line.
The largest Audi Q3 is the Base which measures 1856mm wide, 4484mm in length and sits 1616mm tall.
The most powerful Audi Q3 is the S Line which has 132kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Audi Q3 is built in Hungary and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi Q3 is the S Line which weighs 2200 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi Q3 uses Premium Unleaded.