2023 Audi Q3
The 2023 Audi Q3 is a SUV. It has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 228 hp (170 kW), with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.0 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2023 AUDI Q3
The 2023 Audi Q3 is the second-generation version of Audi’s compact luxury SUV, built on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform. In North America every Q3 uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with quattro all-wheel drive and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic. This entry covers the higher-output tune, rated at 228 hp and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) and badged 45 TFSI.
Where it fits
This Q3 generation reached the US for the 2019 model year, so the 2023 car is a mature product with a well-proven engine and gearbox. It sits below the Q5 in Audi’s line-up and offers noticeably more cabin and cargo space than the first-generation Q3, thanks to a longer body and wheelbase.
What it is like
The cabin follows Audi’s design of the time, with a digital instrument display and a central touchscreen. The ride is firm but controlled, and quattro gives confident traction in poor weather. The four-cylinder engine is smooth enough but not especially quick. Cargo space is competitive for the class.
Buying one today
The EA888 engine is used widely across the Volkswagen Group, and parts are easy to find. Reported issues on this engine family include leaks from the water pump and thermostat housing as the car ages. Check that the infotainment and driver-assistance systems work properly.
Rivals
Rivals included the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40, Lexus UX and Cadillac XT4.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Audi | Model | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2023 | Version / Trim | Audi 2023 Q3 |
| Body Style | SUV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Ibis White, Mythos Black Metallic, Florett Silver Metallic, Chronos Gray Metallic, Glacier White Metallic, Navarra Blue Metallic, Tango Red Metallic, District Green Metallic, Ultra Blue Metallic, Arrow Gray Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 2,000 cc |
| Power | 228 hp / 170 kW | Torque | 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 7.0 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 22 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | — | Kerb Weight | 1,535 kg (3,384 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2023 SUVS
Compared with other 2023 SUVs in our database, its 228 hp is 29% less than the average 2023 SUV (321 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.8 seconds slower than average, and it is 22% lighter than the typical SUV.
| 2023 Audi Q3 | Average 2023 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 228 hp | 321 hp (130 cars) | -29% |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 442 Nm (130 cars) | -21% |
| 0–60 mph | 7.0 s | 6.2 s (133 cars) | +13% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 128 mph (133 cars) | +1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,535 kg | 1,966 kg (141 cars) | -22% |
| Engine size | 2,000 cc | 2,601 cc (104 cars) | -23% |
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 2023 SUVs with similar power to the 2023 Audi Q3.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi Q3 | 228 hp | 7.0 s | 1,535 kg |
| 2023 Haval H6 2.0T | 224 hp | 7.5 s | 1,570 kg |
| 2023 Roewe RX5 2.0T | 224 hp | 8.0 s | 1,530 kg |
| 2023 Toyota Venza AWD | 219 hp | 7.8 s | 1,945 kg |
| 2023 Subaru Solterra AWD | 215 hp | — | 2,010 kg |