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2025 Audi Q3 towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,200 lb
Margin
300 lb (20%)
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%: 1,200 lbRating: 1,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,200 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
1,500 lb
80% of the rating
1,200 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,200 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,200 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 1,500 lb: Premium 40 TFSI quattro, $37,400.

2025 Audi Q3 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Premium 40 TFSI quattro2.0LAWD1,500 lb3,384 lb to 3,902 lb$37,400
Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro2.0LAWD1,500 lb3,384 lb to 3,902 lb$37,400
S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb3,384 lb to 3,913 lb$39,800
S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb3,384 lb to 3,913 lb$42,600

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

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbLaredo A 2WD$37,095
Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbSE FWD$37,200
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport5,000 lbSE w/Technology FWD$41,295
Audi Q3 (this car)1,500 lbPremium 40 TFSI quattro$37,400
Buick Envision1,500 lbPreferred AWD$38,000

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.

How values are checked