2021 Audi Q3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.0s
- 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD, 228 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 111 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 112 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 228 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $36,000 |
| 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 228 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $36,000 |
| 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 184 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $34,000 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 184 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $34,000 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered. Turbo named on 2.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2 | 184 hp | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $34,000 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2 | 228 hp | 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD | $36,000 | +$2,000 | $1,670 | +$134 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 4 | 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $34,000 | 7.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD: 184 hp, 25 mpg, $34,000. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | Hybrid LE AWD | 219 hp | 40 mpg | $28,900 | 6.6 s |
| Mazda CX-5 | Carbon Edition FWD | 187 hp | 28 mpg | $28,955 | N/A |
| Mazda CX-30 | Premium AWD | 186 hp | 26 mpg | $30,100 | 5.8 s |
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid EX AWD | 212 hp | 38 mpg | $30,560 | N/A |
| Buick Envision | Preferred FWD | 228 hp | 26 mpg | $31,800 | 6.8 s |
| MINI Countryman | Cooper S FWD | 189 hp | 28 mpg | $31,900 | 7.2 s |
Cheapest 6 of 21.
Q3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 3.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Audi Q3 | 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD | Trackhawk 4WD |
| 0-60 | 7.0 s | 3.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 707 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 5,356 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 264 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 7.6 |
| MSRP | $36,000 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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