Audi e-tron vs Audi Q3
Audi e-tron
Audi’s first large electric SUV.
VS
Audi Q3
The second-generation Q3 on the transverse MQB platform.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
Audi e-tron
Pick the e-tron for a big cabin, smooth all-wheel drive and zero-emission driving in a premium SUV.
Best engine: The 55 quattro (408 hp) — the sweet spot.
Read the full guide
Pick this one if…
Audi Q3
Pick the Q3 for maximum interior space, a bigger boot and modern technology.
Best engine: The 35 TFSI (petrol) or 35 TDI (diesel) — the sweet spot.
Read the full guide
Performance
55 quattro · Electric vs EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol
| Audi e-tron | Audi Q3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
408 hp
Winner
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
664 Nm
Winner
|
250 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
5,7 s
Winner
|
9,2 s
|
| Top speed |
200 km/h
|
205 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
159,1 hp/t
Winner
|
101,7 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
|
143 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
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|
5,7 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Audi e-tron | Audi Q3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
660 L
Winner
|
530 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.725 L
Winner
|
1.525 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,93 m
Winner
|
2,68 m
|
| Length |
4,90 m
|
4,50 m
|
| Width |
1,94 m
|
1,86 m
|
| Height |
1,63 m
|
1,62 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Audi e-tron | Audi Q3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MLB Evo (longitudinal, adapted for electric drive) | MQB A2 (transverse, shared with the VW Tiguan Mk2) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Dual electric motors (quattro) | EA211 evo 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 evo 2.0 TDI |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio) | S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Audi e-tron
- Software (early cars)
- High-voltage system warnings
- Motor coolant issues (occasional)
- Battery data still limited at high mileage
Audi Q3
- Infotainment software (early cars)
- S tronic maintenance (DQ200 models)
- Cooling system needs checking
- DPF on diesels
Pros
Audi e-tron
- Big interior & roomy boot
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive (quattro)
- Improved range (Q8 e-tron)
Audi Q3
- Roomy interior & big boot
- Modern tech (Virtual Cockpit)
- Modular EA engines
Cons
Audi e-tron
- Real-world efficiency lower (size & weight)
- Early software quirks
Audi Q3
- Early infotainment quirks
- Pricier than the VW Tiguan on the same platform
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Audi e-tron
20 for sale · from € 26.495
Audi e-tron Quattro · electric · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay
€ 32.999
GDCauto
GDCauto
Audi e-tron Quattro · electric · Camera · LED · Leather · 95 kwh
€ 27.495
DR Motors
DR Motors
Audi e-tron QUATTRO · electric · Camera · LED · Leather
€ 26.495
DR Motors
DR Motors
Audi e-tron QUATTRO · electric · Camera · CarPlay · LED · 95kwh
€ 28.995
DR Motors
DR Motors
Audi Q3
66 for sale · from € 8.990
Audi Q3 plug-in hybrid · S line · LED · Leather · Sport seats
€ 24.990
click2move by Declerc
click2move by Declerc
Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI · S line · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 32.980
Simplici Car Liège
Simplici Car Liège
Audi Q3 35 TDI · S line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 32.990
Garage Carrera Cars
Garage Carrera Cars
Audi Q3 35 TDI · S line · Camera · LED · Leather
€ 30.990
click2move by Declerc
click2move by Declerc
