Audi Q2 vs Audi Q3

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

Audi Q3

Audi’s compact premium SUV.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the Q2 for a compact, agile premium SUV with efficient engines.

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

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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).

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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
Width	1,79 m	1,86 m
Height	1,51 m	1,62 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	Audi Q3
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the VW T-Roc)	MQB A2 (transverse, shared with the VW Tiguan Mk2)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	EA211 evo 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 evo 2.0 TDI
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later)	Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later)
LEZ access	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 service (lower-power cars)
Cooling system needs checking
DPF on diesels
Suspension wear

Audi Q3

Infotainment software (early cars)
S tronic maintenance (DQ200 models)
Cooling system needs checking
DPF on diesels

Pros

Audi Q2

Compact & manoeuvrable
Efficient engines
Modern tech

Audi Q3

Roomy interior & big boot
Modern tech (Virtual Cockpit)
Modular EA engines

Cons

Audi Q2

Relatively small boot
Rear seat tighter than larger SUVs

Audi Q3

Early infotainment quirks
Pricier than the VW Tiguan on the same platform

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.