Audi Q3 F3 vs Audi Q6 e-tron GF

Audi Q3

F3 · 2018 – 2025

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

Audi Q6 e-tron

GF · 2024 – 2026

The first-generation Q6 e-tron (GF), on the PPE 800V platform.

First car

Second car

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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Pick this one if…

Audi Q6 e-tron

Pick the GF for the 270 kW DC charging and the performance RWD’s ~625 km WLTP — ideally the quattro with the larger battery.

Best engine: The quattro (388 hp) with the larger battery.

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs quattro · Electric

	Audi Q3	Audi Q6 e-tron
Power	150 hp	388 hp Winner
Torque	250 Nm	855 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,2 s	5,9 s Winner
Top speed	205 km/h	210 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	101,7 hp/t	165,1 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	143 g/km	0 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,7 L/100km	—

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q3	Audi Q6 e-tron
Boot	530 L Winner	526 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.525 L	1.529 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,68 m	2,90 m Winner
Length	4,50 m	4,77 m
Ground clearance	17,0 cm	17,6 cm
Turning circle	11,8 m Winner	12,1 m
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg	2.000 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q3	Audi Q6 e-tron
Platform	MQB A2 (transverse)	PPE (800-volt)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 evo 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI · 45 TFSI e PHEV	Electric motors · RWD / quattro (PPE 800V)
Transmission	S tronic (DSG)	Single-speed automatic
Fuel	Petrol	Electric
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	N/A (electric)
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

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

Audi Q6 e-tron

Software/electronics gremlins on early 2024 cars
Long-term battery & drivetrain data still limited
PPE 800V system: high-voltage check recommended

Pros

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

Audi Q6 e-tron

270 kW DC fast charging (10–80% in ~21 min)
Performance RWD does up to ~625 km WLTP
SQ6 e-tron has 489 hp (up to 517 hp in boost mode)

Cons

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

Audi Q6 e-tron

SQ6 e-tron (489 hp, up to 517 hp in boost mode) cuts range to ~598 km WLTP
Early software quirks

Driving experience

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.

Audi Q6 e-tron

Quiet, quick and far more efficient than the old e-tron. The Q6 rides comfortably, steers accurately with decent weighting, and feels more agile and lighter on its feet than the GE, helped by the newer PPE platform. Rear-drive is the base; dual-motor quattro adds pace and all-wheel traction. The 800-volt architecture charges far faster on suitable chargers, and the larger battery delivers competitive real-world range. It is a more modern, more rounded electric SUV than the e-tron, with the same hushed refinement and without the efficiency penalty of the early car.