2011-2018 Q3 OverviewAudi Q3 Overview (2011 - 2018)
8U
Tech Specs Summary
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- 118 - 155 mph
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- 4.8 - 10.9 seconds
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- 118 - 362 hp
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- 26.7 - 56 mpg
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- 3,219 - 3,814 lbs
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- 12.6 - 48.2 ft3
This generation of the Audi Q3 (8U) was produced by the German manufacturer Audi between 2011 - 2018. It's a front engined SUV with either all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 118 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 362 hp 2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Q3 is the Audi RS Q3 performance quattro which scores 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 362 hp and a power/weight ratio of 10.54 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI ultra 150 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 947 miles and can store 16.2-48.2 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,968 lbs.
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