Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.0 Diesel
2.0 Diesel
Performance
Power:
150 HP
184 HP
Torque:
320 NM
380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.7 seconds
n/a seconds
Audi A4 engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi Q3.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.5
no data
Dimensions
Length:
4.73 m
4.39 m
Width:
1.84 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.61 m
Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 34 cm longer than the Audi Q3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 18 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
481 litres
460 litres
Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3.
Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better
