The Q3 is compact, measuring less than 4.4 metres from nose to tail, which makes it almost 250mm shorter than the Q5. With a wheelbase of 2603mm, it is 157mm less than the X1 too. The difference lies in the packaging. The Q3 is based on the same platform as the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means it has a transversely placed four-cylinder engines, and there is a front-wheel-drive version as well. India will get a 177hp 2.0-litre turbo-diesel and a 211hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, both mated to a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox, powering all four wheels.
On the move, the diesel, with its 38.7kgm of torque is responsive and shifts its 1585kg kerb weight well. Audi claims it will sprint to 100kph in 8.2sec and it certainly feels like it. In traffic, the motor is responsive but we did find it a tad noisy when it is worked hard.
The petrol on the other hand is very refined. Performance is strong and it pulls hard and smooth all the way from 3000rpm to its redline. It feels a world away from the 150bhp 2.0-litre petrol in the BMW X1.
Price Range (in lakhs)* | |
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 23-31 lakh (est) |
ENGINE | |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Type | Inline 4-cyl, diesel with VTG turbocharger, TDI direct injection |
| Power | 174bhp/4200rpm |
| Torque | 38.74kgm 1750-2500rpm |
Transmission | |
| Type | 7speed S tronic DCT |
Chassis & Body | |
| Length | 4385mm |
| Width | 1831mm |
| Height | 1602mm |
| Wheels | 6.5Jx16 |
| Tyres | 215/65R16 |
Suspension | |
| Front | McPherson struts with aluminum lower wishbones |
| Rear | Four-link rear suspension with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement |
Steering | |
| Type Power | Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assist |
Brakes | |
| Front | Dual circuit brake system (Ventilated) |
| Rear | solid discs |
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