Audi Q3 vs Buick Envision (2026)
Envision:
$2,000 less
- Q3
- longer warranty
- Q3
- 1.3 s quicker to 60
- Envision
- 3.2 in more rear legroom
- Envision
- 2.7 cu ft more cargo
- Measures won
- Q3 5 of 12
- Envision 3, tied 4
Q3 S line AWD vs Envision Preferred AWD, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Measure | Q3 | Envision | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,995 | $42,995 | Envision |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 228 hp | Q3 |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | Q3 |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 50.0 cu ft | 52.7 cu ft | Envision |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.0 cu ft | 25.2 cu ft | Q3 |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | 39.3 in | Envision |
| Front legroom | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | About the same |
| Length | 178.4 in | 182.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,935 lb | 3,940 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 s tested | 6.8 s estimate | Q3 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Q3 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 S line AWD $44,995 | Envision Sport Touring AWD $45,495 | $500 |
| Envision Preferred AWD $42,995 | Q3 S line AWD $44,995 | $2,000 |
Cost to run
Envision costs $2,000 less over 6 years.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | Q3 | Envision |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,995 | $42,995 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,088 | $2,088 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,528 | $12,528 |
| Total, 6 years | $57,523 | $55,523 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Q3 wins.
Envision wins if Power weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Envision | 4% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Q3 | 11% |
| Space | Envision | 5% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ