Is the 2025 Audi Q3 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 36.1 in. Class median 38.6 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 181.
- Price: 9% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 15 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 | 9% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 15 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 38.6 in | 178 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.6 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 23.7 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the Q3 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,400 | Median $48,995 | 189 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 176.6 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | 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 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 31% of 151
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 | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | 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 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro, 6.7 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Q3 worth the money?
No. Priced 9% above cars like it.
- Price, Premium 40 TFSI quattro
- $37,400
- Predicted price
- $34,174
- Gap
- +$3,226 (+9%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Q3 a good buy?
No. 15 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 40 TFSI quattro | $37,400 | 12.8 cents | 48.0 cu ft | 184 hp |
| Jeep Compass Sport 4WD | $26,900 | 11.9 cents | 59.8 cu ft | 200 hp |
| Kia Sportage LX FWD | $27,390 | 11.4 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Nissan Rogue FWD S | $28,590 | 9.7 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson SE FWD | $28,705 | 11.4 cents | 80.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Active | $29,515 | 6.8 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 210 hp |
| Hyundai Kona N Line S FWD | $29,550 | 11.4 cents | 63.7 cu ft | 190 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | $29,800 | 10.7 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Honda CR-V LX 2WD | $30,100 | 10.7 cents | 76.5 cu ft | 190 hp |
Compared with 1,152 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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