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2021 Audi Q3 towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,801lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,801 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,441 lb
Margin
401 lb (22%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,441 lbRating: 1,801 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,441 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
1,801 lb
80% of the rating
1,441 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,441 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,441 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,441 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 1,801 lb: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $34,000.

2021 Audi Q3 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
40 TFSI Premium AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,801 lb3,384 lb to 3,902 lb$34,000
40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,801 lb3,384 lb to 3,902 lb$34,000
45 TFSI S line Premium AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,801 lb3,384 lb to 3,916 lb$36,000
45 TFSI S line Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,801 lb3,384 lb to 3,916 lb$36,000

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002,5002015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2015 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2019: 2,200 lb to 1,801 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 1,801 lb to 1,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango8,700 lbSRT 392 AWD$65,877
Jeep Grand Cherokee7,200 lbSRT 4WD$70,995 to $71,270
Ford Explorer5,600 lbST 4WD$49,000
Mazda CX-93,500 lbSport FWD$34,160
Volvo XC403,500 lbT4 Momentum FWD$33,700
Lexus UX2,000 lb200 FWD$33,000
Audi Q3 (this car)1,801 lb40 TFSI Premium AWD$34,000

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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