Audi Q2 GA vs Audi Q3 F3

Audi Q2

GA · 2016 – 2026

The first-generation Q2 (GA), Audi’s compact crossover.

Audi Q3

F3 · 2018 – 2025

The second-generation Q3 (F3), on the MQB A2 platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the GA for the 35 TFSI (150 hp) for town driving — ideally a post-facelift car with the updated LED headlights.

Best engine: The 30/35 TFSI (petrol).

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Pick this one if…

Audi Q3

Pick the F3 for the 45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid if you want 380 litres of boot space and city EV driving — ideally models from 2021 onwards.

Best engine: The 35 TFSI (petrol) or 35 TDI (diesel).

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol

	Audi Q2	Audi Q3
Power	150 hp	150 hp
Torque	250 Nm	250 Nm
0–100 km/h	8,5 s Winner	9,2 s
Top speed	211 km/h Winner	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t Winner	101,7 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km Winner	143 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km Winner	5,7 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	Audi Q3
Boot	405 L	530 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.525 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,68 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,50 m
Ground clearance	14,7 cm	17,0 cm
Turning circle	11,1 m Winner	11,8 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.600 kg	2.000 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	Audi Q3
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse)	MQB A2 (transverse)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.0/1.4/1.5 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	EA211 evo 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI · 45 TFSI e PHEV
Transmission	S tronic (DSG)	S tronic (DSG)
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d-TEMP
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 (7-speed dry DSG): mechatronics and clutch judder on early cars
MMI infotainment quirks on early cars
Water-pump/thermostat housing leak on EA211 petrols

Audi Q3

Infotainment software bugs on early cars
DQ200 (7-speed dry DSG): mechatronics and clutch judder on early cars
DPF/AdBlue on diesels with mainly short trips

Pros

Audi Q2

2.0 TDI (40): 190 hp and 400 Nm
1.0-litre petrol (30 TFSI) produces 110 hp (115 hp on early 1.0 TFSI models)
Raised seating position gives a clear view out

Audi Q3

45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid does ~50 km electric
2.0 TDI (40): 190 hp and 400 Nm
Virtual Cockpit digital instruments available

Cons

Audi Q2

Pre-facelift cars lack Apple CarPlay on base trims
405-litre boot shrinks to 355 litres on quattro models

Audi Q3

6-speed manual is restricted to entry-level 35 TFSI and 35 TDI models; all others are S tronic automatic
45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid battery reduces boot space from 530 down to 380 litres

Driving experience

Audi Q2

Comfortable, quiet and more premium than its size suggests. The Q2 steers accurately with light, consistent weighting, rides firmly but acceptably, and feels planted and easy to place. Front-drive versions are efficient; quattro adds strong traction on the 2.0-litre cars. The 1.5 TFSI is smooth and willing, the 2.0 TDI is the economical distance choice, and the 2.0 TFSI adds genuine pace. The S tronic is quick. It is a polished, techy small crossover that trades a little boot and rear space for a more premium feel than the T-Cross.

Audi Q3

Comfortable, quiet and easy to place. The Q3 rides well over poor surfaces, stays settled at motorway speed, and steers accurately with light, consistent weighting. 2.0-litre cars use quattro, which adds strong traction in wet conditions and inspires confidence. The 1.5 TFSI is adequate but nothing more; the 45 TFSI is genuinely quick; the 2.0 TDI is the best all-rounder — torquey, economical and smooth at a cruise. The S tronic is sharp around town. Body control is good for a high-riding SUV, though the Q3 is set up for comfort rather than driver involvement.