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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 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Audi Q3
Volvo XC40
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Audi Q3 35 TFSI
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
58L
418 to 481 km
54L
383 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
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)
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Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 132kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3900 - 5000 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1500 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 10 | 11.3 | |
