Is the 2021 Audi Q3 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.1 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.7 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 6.7 in clearance. Top 90% of 132.
- Price: 9% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 6 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 | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.7 in, top 90% |
| Worth the money | No | 9% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 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 38.2 in | 131 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.6 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 23.7 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the Q3 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $34,000 | Median $39,195 | 144 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 176.6 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Q3 a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 27% of 137
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 | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | 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 90% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, 6.7 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Q3 worth the money?
No. Priced 9% above cars like it.
- Price, 40 TFSI Premium AWD
- $34,000
- Predicted price
- $31,218
- Gap
- +$2,782 (+9%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Q3 a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $34,000 | 12.8 cents | 48.0 cu ft | 184 hp |
| Honda CR-V LX 2WD | $25,350 | 10.7 cents | 75.8 cu ft | 190 hp |
| Mazda CX-5 Sport FWD | $25,370 | 11.4 cents | 59.6 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | $26,350 | 10.7 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Ford Escape SE Hybrid FWD | $28,030 | 7.8 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 200 hp |
| Kia Sorento LX FWD | $29,390 | 12.3 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 191 hp |
| Buick Envision Preferred FWD | $31,800 | 12.3 cents | 52.7 cu ft | 228 hp |
Compared with 1,024 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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