Audi Q3 8U — RossDrives

Verdict

BHP

184 bhp

0–60

7.9 s

Top speed

132 mph

MPG

47.0 mpg

Used

£5,500-£14,000

Strengths

Compact footprint
Quattro available
Reasonable boot

Weaknesses

Cabin shows age
EA189 Dieselgate
Run-flat tyres

Notable tech

PQ35 platform (Tiguan Mk1 sibling)
RS Q3 above
S-Tronic 7DCT
quattro available
2014 facelift refreshed front end

Common issues

1.4 TFSI cam follower
EA189 Dieselgate
S-Tronic mechatronic

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across 8U's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.4 TFSI 150

BHP150

Torque250 Nm

0–608.9 s

Top129 mph

MPG47 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT / 6DSG

2.0 TFSI 170

BHP170

Torque280 Nm

0–608.2 s

Top132 mph

MPG37 mpg

DriveFWD / quattro

Gearbox6MT / 7DSG

2.0 TFSI 220 quattro

BHP220

Torque350 Nm

0–606.4 s

Top143 mph

MPG36 mpg

Drivequattro

Gearbox7DSG

2.0 TDI 140

BHP140

Torque320 Nm

0–609.9 s

Top125 mph

MPG54 mpg

DriveFWD / quattro

Gearbox6MT / 7DSG

2.0 TDI 184 quattro

BHP184

Torque380 Nm

0–607.9 s

Top132 mph

MPG47 mpg

Drivequattro

Gearbox7DSG