Audi Q3 F3 vs Renault Koleos KOL
Audi Q3
F3 · 2018 – 2025
The second-generation Q3 (F3), on the MQB A2 platform.
Renault Koleos
KOL · 2016 – 2026
The Koleos (KOL), a mid-size SUV on the CMF-CD platform.
Audi Q3
Pick the F3 for the roomy, tech-rich Q3 with the Virtual Cockpit and the smooth 1.5 TFSI — ideally a full-history example.
Renault Koleos
Pick the Koleos for a roomy, comfortable diesel SUV with optional all-wheel drive.
Performance
EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel
| Audi Q3 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
150 hp
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
250 Nm
|
340 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
9,2 s
Winner
|
11,8 s
|
| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
|
194 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
101,7 hp/t
Winner
|
92,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
143 g/km
|
128 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,7 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| Audi Q3 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
530 L
Winner
|
458 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.525 L
|
1.690 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,68 m
|
2,71 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,50 m
|
4,67 m
|
| Ground clearance |
17,0 cm
|
—
|
| Turning circle |
11,8 m
|
11,4 m
Winner
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
2.000 kg
|
2.000 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| Audi Q3 | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MQB A2 (transverse) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | EA211 evo 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI · 45 TFSI e PHEV | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi |
| Transmission | S tronic (DSG) | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | ⚠️ Banned from Antwerp & Ghent from January 1, 2029 |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- 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
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
Pros
- Roomy interior & big boot
- Modern tech (Virtual Cockpit)
- Modular EA engines
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Cons
- Firm ride on S line
- Some hard plastics
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
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.
Renault Koleos
A relaxed family cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car, with good visibility. Comfortable and composed for a mid-size SUV, with a soft ride that prioritises long-distance refinement. Steering is light and accurate enough for the size but lacks strong feedback. Body control is adequate, though some examples feel soft over larger bumps. Diesels provide strong low-end torque for motorway use and overtaking. X-Tronic CVT automatics are smooth once under way but can feel sluggish or noisy under hard acceleration. AWD versions add traction in poor conditions but increase weight.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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