2025 Audi Q3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.1s
- S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD, 228 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 153 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 155 of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 228 hp | 251 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $39,800 |
| S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 228 hp | 251 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $42,600 |
| Premium 40 TFSI quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 184 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $37,400 |
| Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 184 hp | 221 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $37,400 |
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 | Premium 40 TFSI quattro | $37,400 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2 | 228 hp | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $39,800 | +$2,400 | $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 | Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro | $37,400 | 7.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro: 184 hp, 25 mpg, $37,400. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-50 | 2.5 S Preferred AWD | 187 hp | 28 mpg | $31,850 | 9.5 s |
| Jeep Compass | Latitude Lux 4x4 | 200 hp | 27 mpg | $31,895 | 7.1 s |
| Hyundai Kona | Limited FWD | 190 hp | 28 mpg | $32,100 | 7.8 s |
| Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S Premium AWD | 191 hp | 29 mpg | $32,340 | 8.8 s |
| Ford Escape | Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Hybrid | 210 hp | 40 mpg | $32,490 | N/A |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | 187 hp | 28 mpg | $32,630 | 8.9 s |
Cheapest 6 of 27.
Q3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Hyundai Palisade: 1.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2025 Audi Q3 | 2025 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | SE AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.1 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 291 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,301 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 135 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 14.8 |
| MSRP | $39,800 | $39,200 |
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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