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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

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersAudi Q3All carmakersAudi 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+27%+24% +37%+19%
2020+27%+24% +36%+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 engines34.5 MPG
6.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines27.9 MPG
8.4 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+23%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+21%

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).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal 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
2018

Audi Q3 2018 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines34.5 MPG
6.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines27.1 MPG
8.7 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+24%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines43.6 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines38.2 MPG
6.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+18%

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.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal 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
2014 - 2018

Audi Q3 2014 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+37%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines48.3 MPG
4.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines36.5 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+34%

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).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal 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
2011 - 2014

Audi Q3 2011 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines33.8 MPG
7.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines25.4 MPG
9.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+30%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines41.9 MPG
5.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines33.4 MPG
7.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+26%

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).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal 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%

* - 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.