2016 Audi Q3 quattro
The 2016 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 2016 AUDI Q3 QUATTRO
The 2016 Audi Q3 quattro is the all-wheel-drive version of Audi’s smallest SUV of the time (Typ 8U). It uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre TFSI four-cylinder rated at 200 hp and 207 lb-ft (280 Nm), paired with a six-speed Tiptronic automatic and the quattro all-wheel-drive system.
A refresh for 2016
After its first US model year in 2015, the Q3 received a mid-life update for 2016, bringing a revised single-frame grille, reshaped bumpers and revised headlights and tail-lights. The mechanical package stayed familiar, and the car continued to be built in Martorell, Spain.
Practicality and comfort
The Q3 is a five-seater with a compact footprint that suits city driving. Rear-seat room and cargo space are adequate rather than generous, and the rear seats fold to extend the load area. The interior quality was a strong point compared with many small crossovers of the period, though the infotainment was dated by 2016 standards.
Buying one today
Points to check include leaks from the water pump and thermostat housing, ignition coils, and signs of carbon deposits causing misfires. The quattro system uses a Haldex-type clutch at the rear axle whose fluid should be changed periodically, which is often overlooked.
Rivals
The 2016 Q3 quattro faced the new second-generation BMW X1, 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 | 2016 | Version / Trim | Audi 2016 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 2016 SUVS
Compared with other 2016 SUVs in our database, its 200 hp is 25% less than the average 2016 SUV (268 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.5 seconds slower than average, and it is 19% lighter than the typical SUV.
| 2016 Audi Q3 quattro | Average 2016 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | 268 hp (116 cars) | -25% |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 334 Nm (116 cars) | -16% |
| 0–60 mph | 7.9 s | 7.4 s (125 cars) | +7% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 120 mph (125 cars) | +9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,490 kg | 1,832 kg (132 cars) | -19% |
| Engine size | 2,000 cc | 2,736 cc (125 cars) | -27% |
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 2016 SUVs with similar power to the 2016 Audi Q3 quattro.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi Q3 quattro | 200 hp | 7.9 s | 1,490 kg |
| 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan | 200 hp | 8.0 s | 1,585 kg |
| 2016 BYD Yuan Plus EV | 204 hp | 7.9 s | 1,615 kg |
| 2016 Geely Boyue 2.0TD | 190 hp | 9.5 s | 1,610 kg |
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 2WD | 187 hp | 8.7 s | 1,540 kg |