2026 Audi Q3 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.5s
- S line AWD, 255 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 46% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 140 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | 3,935 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 5.5 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $43,700 |
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
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 255 hp | S line AWD | $43,700 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 1 | S line AWD | $43,700 | 5.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the S line AWD: 255 hp, 25 mpg, $43,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD | 265 hp | 36 mpg | $40,490 | N/A |
| Hyundai Palisade | Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | 329 hp | 31 mpg | $44,160 | 6.6 s |
| Mazda CX-70 | PHEV SC AWD | 323 hp | 26 mpg | $44,250 | N/A |
| Kia Sorento | Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD | 261 hp | 33 mpg | $48,290 | N/A |
Q3 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Audi Q3: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 GMC Acadia.
| Measure | 2026 Audi Q3 | 2026 GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S line AWD | Elevation FWD |
| 0-60 | 5.5 s | 5.7 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 328 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,935 lb | 4,502 lb |
| hp per ton | 130 | 146 |
| lb per hp | 15.4 | 13.7 |
| MSRP | $43,700 | $43,700 |
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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