Is the 2023 Audi Q3 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 36.1 in. Class median 38.3 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.7 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Off-road: 6.7 in clearance. Top 87% of 166.
- Price: 17% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 14 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 | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $111 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.7 in, top 87% |
| Worth the money | No | 17% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 14 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 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.6 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 23.7 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the Q3 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,800 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 176.6 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Q3 a good commuter car?
Yes. $111 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $111
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 30% of 154
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 | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | 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 87% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, 6.7 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Q3 worth the money?
No. Priced 17% above cars like it.
- Price, 40 TFSI Premium AWD
- $36,800
- Predicted price
- $31,437
- Gap
- +$5,363 (+17%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Q3 a good buy?
No. 14 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 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $36,800 | 12.8 cents | 48.0 cu ft | 184 hp |
| Jeep Compass Sport 4x4 | $25,900 | 11.9 cents | 59.8 cu ft | 200 hp |
| Kia Sportage LX FWD | $26,290 | 11.4 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson SE FWD | $26,900 | 11.4 cents | 80.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Nissan Rogue Sport FWD S | $27,360 | 9.7 cents | 61.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Mazda CX-50 2.5 S AWD | $27,550 | 11.9 cents | 56.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Nissan Rogue FWD S | $28,010 | 9.7 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | $28,275 | 10.7 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Honda CR-V LX 2WD | $28,410 | 10.7 cents | 76.5 cu ft | 190 hp |
Compared with 1,155 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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