Audi Q3 vs Audi Q5

Audi Q3

The second-generation Q3 on the transverse MQB platform.

VS

Audi Q5

The second-generation Q5 on the longitudinal MLB Evo platform.

First car

Second car

Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs EA888 45 TFSI · Petrol

	Audi Q3	Audi Q5
Power	150 hp	245 hp Winner
Torque	250 Nm	370 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,2 s	6,3 s Winner
Top speed	205 km/h	237 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	101,7 hp/t	136,5 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	143 g/km Winner	183 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,7 L/100km Winner	8,1 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q3	Audi Q5
Boot	530 L	550 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.525 L	1.550 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,68 m	2,82 m Winner
Length	4,50 m	4,66 m
Width	1,86 m	1,89 m
Height	1,62 m	1,66 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q3	Audi Q5
Platform	MQB A2 (transverse, shared with the VW Tiguan Mk2)	MLB Evo (longitudinal, shared with the A4/A5)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 evo 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 evo 2.0 TDI	EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel · plug-in hybrid
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid	Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	7-speed S tronic (DSG)
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 Q3

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

Audi Q5

S tronic (DSG) needs maintenance on early cars
AdBlue/SCR issues on 2.0 TDI diesels
Early MMI infotainment quirks

Pros

Audi Q3

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

Audi Q5

Big boot (550 l) & roomy cabin
Refined, composed ride (quattro)
Efficient, torquey EA288 diesel

Cons

Audi Q3

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

Audi Q5

Firm ride on S line / big wheels
Pricier than most rivals

Compare specific generations

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Verdict

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.

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Pick this one if…

Audi Q5

Pick the Q5 for refinement, a big boot and quattro traction in a premium mid-size SUV.

Best engine: The 40 TDI (190 hp diesel) — the thrifty, torquey sweet spot.

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For sale at dealers

Audi Q3

25 for sale · from € 8.990

Audi Q3

Audi Q3 35TFSi · CarPlay · Navigation · LED

09/2021 87.000 km Petrol 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6d

Audi Q3

Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI · Leather · Tow bar · Sport seats

10/2017 140.992 km Petrol 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6b

Audi Q3

Audi Q3 electric · Quattro · Camera · CarPlay · LED

08/2021 75.378 km Electric 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6d

Audi Q3

Audi Q3 35TFSi · plug-in hybrid · CarPlay · Navigation · LED

10/2021 87.000 km Plug-in hybrid 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6d

Audi Q5

7 for sale · from € 13.950

Audi Q5

Audi Q5 35 TDI · plug-in hybrid · LED · Leather · Tow bar

01/2020 129.000 km Plug-in hybrid 120 kW (163 hp) Euro 6d

Garage des Chaufours SRL

Audi Q5

Audi Q5 40 TFSI · plug-in hybrid · S line · Panoramic roof · 36…

01/2023 64.000 km Plug-in hybrid 150 kW (204 hp) Euro 6

Garage des Chaufours SRL

Audi Q5

Audi Q5 35TDi · Quattro · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay

07/2022 35.000 km Diesel 120 kW (163 hp)

Audi Q5

Audi Q5 50TFSI · electric · Camera · CarPlay · LED · 100%SOH

05/2023 73.607 km Electric 220 kW (299 hp) Euro 6d

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