2015 Audi Q3 quattro
The 2015 Audi Q3 quattro is a SUV. It has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 200 hp (149 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.9 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2015 AUDI Q3 QUATTRO
The 2015 Audi Q3 quattro is the all-wheel-drive version of Audi’s compact crossover (Typ 8U), and 2015 was the first model year in which the Q3 was sold in North America, several years after its European debut. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-litre TFSI four-cylinder rated at 200 hp and 207 lb-ft (280 Nm), sent through a six-speed Tiptronic automatic to Audi’s quattro system.
Audi’s new entry SUV
The Q3 arrived to slot beneath the Q5 as the smallest Audi SUV in the US line-up. Unlike most Audis it was assembled at the SEAT plant in Martorell, Spain, and it shares its transverse-engine platform with the Volkswagen Tiguan of the time. Trim levels at launch were Premium Plus and Prestige, with a panoramic sunroof and MMI navigation among the notable features.
Living with it
The cabin seats five, though rear legroom and boot space are modest compared with larger rivals. The ride is firm but settled, and the six-speed automatic is a conventional torque-converter unit rather than a dual-clutch, which suits stop-start driving. EPA ratings for this version are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (roughly 11.8 and 8.4 L/100km).
Buying one today
Commonly reported issues on this generation of the 2.0 TFSI include cooling-system leaks (water pump and thermostat housing), carbon build-up on the intake valves typical of direct-injection engines, and ignition coil failures. A documented service history with regular oil changes is worth looking for.
Rivals
In 2015 the Q3 quattro competed with the BMW X1 xDrive28i, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC and the Range Rover Evoque.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Audi | Model | Q3 quattro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2015 | Version / Trim | Audi 2015 Q3 quattro |
| Body Style | SUV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Ibis White, Glacier White Metallic, Brilliant Black, Phantom Black Pearl Effect, Ice Silver Metallic, Daytona Gray Pearl Effect, Moonlight Blue Metallic, Scuba Blue Metallic, Misano Red Pearl Effect, Volcano Red Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Spain |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 2,000 cc |
| Power | 200 hp / 149 kW | Torque | 280 Nm / 207 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 7.9 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 20 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,603 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,490 kg (3,285 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2015 SUVS
Compared with other 2015 SUVs in our database, its 200 hp is 23% less than the average 2015 SUV (260 hp), and it is 19% lighter than the typical SUV.
| 2015 Audi Q3 quattro | Average 2015 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | 260 hp (107 cars) | -23% |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 315 Nm (107 cars) | -11% |
| 0–60 mph | 7.9 s | 7.6 s (120 cars) | +4% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 118 mph (120 cars) | +10% |
| Kerb weight | 1,490 kg | 1,850 kg (126 cars) | -19% |
| Engine size | 2,000 cc | 2,942 cc (126 cars) | -32% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2015 SUVs with similar power to the 2015 Audi Q3 quattro.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Audi Q3 quattro | 200 hp | 7.9 s | 1,490 kg |
| 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan | 200 hp | 8.0 s | 1,585 kg |
| 2015 Geely Boyue 2.0TD | 190 hp | 9.5 s | 1,610 kg |
| 2015 Hyundai Tucson 2WD | 187 hp | 9.5 s | 1,480 kg |
| 2015 Honda CR-V 2WD | 185 hp | 9.0 s | 1,535 kg |