Is the 2020 Audi Q3 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.1 in. Class median 38.4 in.
- Commuter: $126 a month. Class median $121.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.7 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 6.7 in clearance. Top 89% of 125.
- Good buy: 11 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $126 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.7 in, top 89% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 8% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 11 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Q3 a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.6 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 23.7 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | Yes |
Is the Q3 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $34,700 | Median $37,060 | 134 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | Yes |
| Length | 176.6 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Q3 a good commuter car?
No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 27 mpg, top 48% of 130
Is the Q3 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.7 in clearance, 64.1 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Q3 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.7 in clearance. Top 89% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Premium Plus AWD, 6.7 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Q3 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 8% below cars like it.
- Price, Premium AWD
- $34,700
- Predicted price
- $37,692
- Gap
- -$2,992 (-8%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Q3 a good buy?
No. 11 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Premium AWD | $34,700 | 14.5 cents | 48.0 cu ft | 228 hp |
| Jeep Cherokee Lux FWD | $27,595 | 13.9 cents | 54.7 cu ft | 271 hp |
| Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4dr LT w/2LT | $30,000 | 12.8 cents | 63.9 cu ft | 252 hp |
| Ford Edge SE FWD | $31,100 | 13.3 cents | 73.4 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Nissan Murano FWD S | $31,730 | 13.9 cents | 67.0 cu ft | 260 hp |
| Kia Telluride LX FWD | $31,890 | 13.9 cents | 87.0 cu ft | 291 hp |
| Nissan Pathfinder S 2WD | $31,980 | 13.9 cents | 79.5 cu ft | 284 hp |
| Subaru Ascent 8-Passenger AWD | $31,995 | 13.9 cents | 86.5 cu ft | 260 hp |
| Ford Explorer RWD | $32,765 | 13.3 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 300 hp |
Compared with 1,001 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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