7.8
2023 Audi Q3 35 TFSI review
The Q3 is Audi Australia's top-seller, and in base 35 TFSI guise offers a tempting entry into prestige motoring.
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Mike Costello
2022 Audi Q3 vs 2024 Mazda CX-3 Comparison
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Based on the Audi Q3 35 TFSI
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Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
58L
418 to 481 km
48L
302 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, flexible interior
- User-friendly multimedia interfaces
- Attainable entry price – for an Audi
Misses
- Adaptive cruise control an option
- Engine outputs are only adequate
- It's just sort of bland in this configuration
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Super easy to drive
- Sturdy build quality
- Adaptive cruise now standard
Misses
- Tech is showing its age
- High-speed handling isn't ideal
- Thirstier than expected
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,625)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 132kW | 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3900 - 5000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 195Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1500 | 2800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 10 | 13 | |
