Audi Q3 fuel consumption

Of all Audi Q3 modifications produced from 2011 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 27% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 29% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 25% higher. Starting from 2011 Audi Q3 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2018 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. It should be noted that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed quite significantly across the entire automotive industry during this period. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	Audi Q3	All carmakers	Audi Q3
2011	+19%	+28%	+19%	+19%
Show all years
2012	+21%	+28%	+23%	+26%
2013	+23%	+30%	+27%	+26%
2014	+26%	+33%	+30%	+29%
2015	+27%	+37%	+33%	+34%
2016	+28%	+37%	+36%	+34%
2017	+28%	+37%	+38%	+41%
2018	+28%	+29%	+39%	+25%
2019	+28%	+24%	+37%	+19%
2020	+27%	+24%	+37%	+19%
2021	+26%	+21%	+37%	-

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Audi Q3.

2019

Audi Q3 2019 Sportback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	34.5 MPG 6.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.9 MPG 8.4 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+23%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+21%

Audi Q3 2019 specs

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi Q3 2019 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 6% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Audi Q3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Audi Q3 fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Audi Q3 2019 2.0 45 TFSI 245 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Audi Q3 with 2.0 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Audi Q3 2019 Sportback 2.0 4x4 230 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.5 liter petrol engine
Audi Q3 2019 Sportback 1.5 150 HP manual	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+11%
Audi Q3 2019 Sportback 1.5 150 HP automatic	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+27%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Audi Q3 2019 Sportback 2.0 4x4 190 HP automatic	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km	25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+25%
Audi Q3 2019 Sportback 2.0 4x4 230 HP automatic	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km+29%
Audi Q3 2019 2.0 45 TFSI 245 HP 4x4 automatic		27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Audi Q3 2019 Sportback 2.0 TDI 150 HP automatic	48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km	38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km+24%
Audi Q3 2019 Sportback 2.0 TDI 4x4 150 HP manual	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+18%
Audi Q3 2019 Sportback 2.0 TDI 4x4 190 HP automatic	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km

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2018

Audi Q3 2018 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	34.5 MPG 6.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.1 MPG 8.7 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+24%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	38.2 MPG 6.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+18%

Audi Q3 2018 specs

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi Q3 2018 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 6% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Audi Q3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Audi Q3 2018 2.0 35 TDI 150 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Audi Q3 with 1.5 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Audi Q3 2018 1.5 35 TFSI 150 HP), but despite this 65% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.5 liter petrol engine
Audi Q3 2018 1.5 35 TFSI 150 HP manual	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+10%
Audi Q3 2018 1.5 35 TFSI 150 HP automatic	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km	30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+32%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Audi Q3 2018 2.0 40 TFSI Quattro 190 HP 4x4 automatic	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km	25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+25%
Audi Q3 2018 2.0 40 TFSI 190 HP 4x4 automatic		24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km
Audi Q3 2018 2.0 45 TFSI Quattro 230 HP 4x4 automatic	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km+29%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Audi Q3 2018 2.0 35 TDI 150 HP 4x4 manual	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+11%
Audi Q3 2018 2.0 35 TDI 150 HP automatic	48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km	38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km+24%
Audi Q3 2018 2.0 35 TDI 150 HP 4x4 automatic		38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km
Audi Q3 2018 2.0 35 TDI 150 HP automatic		38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km
Audi Q3 2018 2.0 40 TDI Quattro 190 HP 4x4 automatic	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km

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2014 - 2018

Audi Q3 2014 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+37%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	48.3 MPG 4.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	36.5 MPG 6.4 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+34%

Audi Q3 2014 specs Audi Q3 2014 owner reviews

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi Q3 2014 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Audi Q3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Audi Q3 fuel economy is slightly better than average. The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Audi Q3 2014 2.0 TDI ultra 150 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Audi Q3 2014 1.4 TFSI 150 HP manual	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+40%
Audi Q3 2014 1.4 TFSI 150 HP automatic	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+33%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Audi Q3 2014 2.0 TFSI quattro 180 HP 4x4 automatic	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+37%
Audi Q3 2014 2.0 TFSI 220 HP 4x4 automatic	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Audi Q3 2014 2.0 TDI 150 HP 4x4 manual	47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+26%
Audi Q3 2014 2.0 TDI 150 HP manual	51.1 MPG 4.6 l/100km	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+28%
Audi Q3 2014 2.0 TDI 150 HP 4x4 automatic	46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+41%
Audi Q3 2014 2.0 TDI ultra 150 HP manual	56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km+33%
Audi Q3 2014 2.0 TDI quattro 184 HP 4x4 automatic	46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+41%
Audi Q3 2014 2.0 TDI quattro 184 HP 4x4 manual	45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km
2.5 liter petrol engine
Audi Q3 2016 RS performance 2.5 TFSI 367 HP 4x4 automatic	27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km

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2011 - 2014

Audi Q3 2011 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	33.8 MPG 7.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	25.4 MPG 9.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+30%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	41.9 MPG 5.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	33.4 MPG 7.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+26%

Audi Q3 2011 specs

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi Q3 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 4% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Audi Q3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Audi Q3 fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (AUDI Q3 2011 2.0 TDI Quattro 177 HP 4x4).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Audi Q3 2013 1.4 TFSI 150 HP manual	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+36%
Audi Q3 2013 1.4 TFSI 150 HP automatic	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
AUDI Q3 2011 2.0 TFSI Quattro 170 HP 4x4 manual	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km+19%
AUDI Q3 2011 2.0 TFSI Quattro 170 HP 4x4 automatic	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km	21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km+42%
AUDI Q3 2011 2.0 TFSI Quattro 211 HP 4x4 automatic	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km	24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km+23%
2.0 liter diesel engine
AUDI Q3 2011 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual	45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+23%
AUDI Q3 2011 2.0 TDI Quattro 140 HP 4x4 manual	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+12%
Audi Q3 2012 2.0 TDI 140 HP 4x4 automatic	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km+22%
AUDI Q3 2011 2.0 TDI Quattro 177 HP 4x4 automatic	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+22%
Audi Q3 2012 2.0 TDI 177 HP manual	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+38%
Audi Q3 2012 2.0 TDI 177 HP 4x4 manual	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+36%

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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.