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Audi Q3

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Audi Q3. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 7.9 L/100km, about $2,545 a year in New Zealand.

Audi Q3 in grey
Fuel use
7.9 L/100km
2026 official
A year's petrol
$2,545
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
737 km
58 L tank
Seats
5

What a Q3 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$23.14 per 100 km$2,545
Australia$2.41/L petrol$19.00 per 100 km$2,109
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£22.09 per 100 miles£1,546
United States$4.35/gal petrol$14.57 per 100 miles$1,966

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

F3 (2nd generation), 2019–2027

Specs for the 2021 Audi Q3 35 TFSI 1.4L SUV, front-wheel drive (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
F3, second generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,484 mm
Width
1,856 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Wheelbase
2,677 mm
Ground clearance
191 mm
Turning circle
11.8 m
Kerb weight
1,575 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,055 kg
Boot
530 L
Boot, seats folded
1,525 L
Towing (braked)
1,800 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
110 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic
0–100 km/h
9.3 s
Top speed
207 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.2 L/100km
CO₂
164 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6
Fuel tank
58 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2018

8U (1st generation), 2011–2018

Specs for the 1.4 TFSI; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Small SUV
Generation
8U (1st generation)
Built
2011-2018
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,486 mm
Width
1,857 mm
Height
1,585 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
Boot
602 L
Boot, seats folded
1,365 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,741 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
140 kW
Torque
320 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.9 L/100km
Fuel tank
57 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2011
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2011

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2026Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2025Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid1.4 L/100km202 mpg168 mpg—
2024Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid1.4 L/100km202 mpg168 mpg—
2023Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid1.4 L/100km202 mpg168 mpg—
2022Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2021Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2020Diesel6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2020Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2019Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2018Petrol7.0 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2017Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2017Diesel5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2016Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2016Diesel5.2 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2015Diesel5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2015Petrol6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2014Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2014Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2013Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2013Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2012Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2012Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—

Audi Q3 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Audi Q3?

The 2026 Audi Q3 uses 7.9 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Audi Q3 cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,545 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Audi Q3 go on a full tank?

About 737 km from its 58 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Audi Q3 tow?

1,800 kg braked, for the 2021 Audi Q3 35 TFSI 1.4L SUV, front-wheel drive (Australia).

How big is the Audi Q3's boot?

530 L, for the 2021 Audi Q3 35 TFSI 1.4L SUV, front-wheel drive (Australia).

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