The Audi Q3 (F3) was offered in two body variants: as a classic SUV and, from the end of 2019, as a coupé derivative called Sportback Photo: Audi
Cologne. SP-X/Cologne. The second generation of the Audi Q3 (F3) was launched since the beginning of 2019 and was replaced by the third generation at the end of 2025. The VW Tiguan’s corporate brother is one of the Ingolstadt-based company’s highest-volume models. The range on offer on the used car market looks correspondingly good. The TÜV knows what interested parties should pay attention to when it comes to previously owned vehicles.
Quality
The compact Audi has presented itself very well in the two general inspections (HU) evaluated by TÜV so far. 93.8 percent of the two to three year olds and 89.3 percent of the four to five year old models passed the HU without any defects. The average of the vehicles tested is 89.4 and 84.7 percent, respectively.
Audi also offered the Q3 with all-wheel drive Photo: Audi
The Q3 completed the chassis test (axle suspension, axle springs/damping, steering) – often a problem with heavy vehicles such as SUVs – without any problems, ditto the light and environmental test. When checking the brake system, however, the brake discs wear out faster than average.
Body and interior
The Audi Q3 (F3) was offered in two body variants: as a classic SUV and, from the end of 2019, as a coupé derivative called Sportback. At around 4.50 meters long, the compact model is in the upper range of the segment. The two versions differ visually: the coupe looks sportier, the SUV looks stockier.
The interior is dignified. Photo: Audi
Inside there is a rear seat that can be moved lengthwise by 15 centimeters; in the coupe the rear seat can only be adjusted by 13 centimeters. There are also differences in the trunk volume: in the Sportback it is 530 to 1,400 liters, the maximum value is 125 liters less than its brother.
The space at the front is good in both variants; in the Sportback, the users in the rear should not be too long. The interior is dignified. The workmanship is at a high level; Depending on the willingness of the original buyer to invest in equipment and extras, there are more visual embellishments, comfort and a more extensive infotainment system.
Engines and drive
The basic gasoline engine was the 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo with 110 kW/150 HP (35 TFSI), which has had mild hybrid support since the end of 2020. The 35 TFSI was only available with front-wheel drive. The two-liter turbo 40 TFSI (140 kW/190 hp) and 45 TFSI (169 kW/230 hp) offer all-wheel drive.
At around 4.50 meters long, the compact is in the upper range of the segment Photo: Audi
Would you like something more? In the RS version, the well-known 2.5-liter five-cylinder with 294 kW/400 hp ensures sports car values. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.5 seconds and consumption is around 10 liters. The other petrol engines consume on average between 6.6 liters (35 TFSI) and 8.4 liters (45 TFSI). At the beginning of 2021, a plug-in hybrid (40e TFSI) with a system output of 180 kW/245 hp supplemented the range.
For the diesel engines, a two-liter four-cylinder engine was used in versions with 150 hp (35 TDI) and 190 hp (40 TDI). The 40 TDI has all-wheel drive ex works. The WLTP average consumption is between 4.7 and 7 liters.
Equipment and security
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Audi offered its compact SUV in three equipment versions: Q3, Q3 advanced and Q3 S-Line. As is usual with Audi, the price list here was also impressive with all sorts of packages and extras; First-time buyers were able to customize their dream car from a price list of around 100 pages. Those interested in using a used car must therefore find out what wishes have been fulfilled by first-time buyers in addition to the fairly decent standard equipment. When it comes to safety and equipment with assistants, the Q3 doesn’t pull any punches.
Conclusion and market
The Audi Q3 is impressive and also cuts a good figure in the TÜV inspection. Interested parties can choose from a wide range of offers. According to mobile.de’s evaluation, around 6,5000 used Audi Q3 (F3) are currently offered for sale on this platform. It starts at around 13,000 euros.