Audi A4 Avant Audi Q3

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Comparison table

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Audi A4 Avant Audi Q3
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2018-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 51,950 € 44,900
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 74/100 72/100
Efficiency (differs) 65/100 64/100
Practicality (differs) 76/100 74/100
Value retention (differs) 67/100 64/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 35/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Estate SUV
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 9.2 9.4
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 220 206
Length (mm) (differs) 4762 4484
Width (mm) (differs) 1847 1849
Height (mm) (differs) 1435 1585
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1575 1570
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.3 6.7
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1900 1800
Boot (l) (differs) 495 530
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 150 150

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A4 Avant · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.3 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Practicality: Boot 495 l + towing weight 1,900 kg vs D-segment estate (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Value retention: Residual-value indication from D-segment-premium valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d norm on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi Q3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.7 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q3 · Practicality: Boot 530 l + towing weight 1,800 kg + sliding rear bench (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides for compact premium SUV (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro 6d norm on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · B9 (facelift, 35 TFSI)

Audi A4 Avant

D-segment estate on the MLB-evo platform; the B9 generation got a facelift in 2019 and remains the base until the A5 name change from 2025. Entry is the 35 TFSI, a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol with 48V mild hybrid and 150 hp. WLTP around 6.3 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 7-8 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · F3 (2018-, 35 TFSI)

Audi Q3

Compact SUV on the MQB platform, shared with the Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Karoq and Cupra Formentor. The 35 TFSI is a 1.5 four-cylinder petrol with 48V mild hybrid and 150 hp via S tronic. WLTP around 6.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 7.5-8.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Sliding rear bench standard.

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