2023 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 143 of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 139 of 176 SUVs (2023).
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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $39,200 |
| 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 228 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $39,200 |
| 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 | $36,800 |
| 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 | $36,800 |
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 | $36,800 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2 | 228 hp | 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD | $39,200 | +$2,400 | $1,600 | +$64 |
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 | $36,800 | 7.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD: 184 hp, 25 mpg, $36,800. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid Blue AWD | 226 hp | 38 mpg | $31,350 | 6.4 s |
| Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S Premium AWD | 191 hp | 29 mpg | $31,500 | 7.0 s |
| Kia Sportage | SX FWD | 187 hp | 28 mpg | $31,790 | 7.7 s |
| Jeep Compass | Latitude Lux 4WD | 200 hp | 27 mpg | $31,895 | 7.5 s |
| Honda CR-V | Hybrid Sport FWD w/o BSI | 204 hp | 40 mpg | $32,400 | N/A |
| Mazda CX-50 | Preferred Plus AWD | 187 hp | 27 mpg | $32,690 | 9.5 s |
Cheapest 6 of 25.
Q3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Audi Q3: 0.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2023 Audi Q3 | 2023 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD | SLE AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.0 s | 7.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 228 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,342 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 105 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 19.0 |
| MSRP | $39,200 | $39,100 |
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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