IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
20 City / 28 HWY
Horsepower
200
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brynn C
Audi q3 - ideal luxury vehicle for urban drivers.
I really like the size of the vehicle, great for urban drivers. The interior is great and made with genuine leather, the sound-system is high quality, and the technological components are easy to operate. The large sunroof is a great selling point & the larger rims allow for great steering control.
accountCircle Erigha S
Speed, nice performance, less fuel usage.
My car is very premium as the name implies, the performance is accurate, I can drive all day as long as I feel it am good to go, you can rely on it, less problem, the only problem I remember having with it was jerking and it was solve with just 70$ only, it is very comfortable, you can carry all you want with it, the boot is safe for carrying luggage and cab drive fast distance, it is speed and very easy to get where you want.
accountCircle Kayla S
Love this car! I finally found the right fit!
I love my car, it drives very smooth. It accelerates quickly, and has good visibility and clearance. I appreciate the backup cameras and other tech features of this car. It is also stylish, and I can use it comfortably for camping, or going to a nice event. I am proud to drive this car. I also like the size of it, it is a great mid-size SUV.
accountCircle Barbara C
The Q3 is safe, sporty, and fun ride with seating for 5.
The vehicle is functional but sporty. Has lots of cargo space and is comfortable for long distance driving. The features like sunroof, backup camera, lighting in the doors and center console, and heated seats are all wonderful additional features.
accountCircle Katherine A
The SUV that feels like a sports car and family car in one.
The car feels smooth and easy to drive. The q3 in particular is small enough to maneuver in tight spaces, but big enough to fit my multiple passengers and my two dogs. It is fun and peppy and feels like a sports car even though it does not come with the sports car price tag.
accountCircle Patrick O
The sleek jack of all cars.
The car is fantastic. It runs very smoothly, acceleration is amazing while braking never feels forced or out of the blue. The seating is very comfortable leather, with seat warmers that are great for winter time and cooling ac that never feels broken. I love the Bluetooth capabilities because it automatically connects your phone to the car and plays music immediately.
accountCircle Ronald C
I love my vehicle because it is a compact SUV, but is unassumingly fast.
Performs great and is very reliable. I do not like that it lacks remote start. This is the only complaint I have in an otherwise great car. The car is very comfortable and I love my heated seats. I also really like the Bluetooth phone settings, which allow me to drive safely and still answer calls.
accountCircle Gabby S
Audi: great inside and aud (out haha).
I like my car because it is very reliable while being exceptionally chic and attractive. My car has state-of-the-art amenities, like Bluetooth and rear-view cameras, things that I know I cannot live without, as well as other amenities that I didn't even know I needed, like my surround sensors and my energy efficient cruise control.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Evelyn
Terrible experience
I purchased a 2015 Q3 and it has had 7 repairs in less than 2 years including a complete transmission replacement. The vehicle has approximately 65000 now and has had the battery replaced, intake manifold replaced, gas intake valve, camshaft adjustor replaced. Stay away from this vehicle.
accountCircle Jamie R
Sport model is great for the work trips I am always on and have to drive to them.
The overall size of car is perfect for me. I recommend getting lighter interior-I have black and it gets hot in there way too often. The media center could be updated a little more. Gas mileage is great. Trunk space is good for small everyday items I need to have on me.
accountCircle nani T
It's cool, I use it to go the points of interests. Like vacationing in such.
It is alright, I think it's nice to have for people willing to buy such a car. You should also look to other cars to see what you like frosty. If you like the look and style then go ahead and buy it. However make sure to check others before hand just in case you will change your mind about things. But in my opinion is alright.
accountCircle Raghav A
Wow car to travel long distance.
Car is really good one. Mileage is very good. Easy to clean up and spacious. My family just loved it. We love travelling in it. I love watching out my car and taking my family on long drives. Very comfy and reliable. I highly recommend buying this cars.
accountCircle Bonnie Fleischaker
Location of function buttons.
The Q3 is ok for my kind of driving. I hate that the charger port is in the bottom of the console storage compartment and the engine start/stop button is too close to the defrost button. I accidentally stopped the engine when I really wanted to defrost the windshield. Thank goodness I was already stopped at the time.
accountCircle Dana M
Are details important to you?
Key is not always effective or active when not within a few inches and unobstructed from the vehicle. The driver side is less comfortable than other cars I've driven in the past. The car could have more safety features for the price. Cannot listen to radio and have phone navigation sound on.
accountCircle Craig D
Too small and quirky issues
There's something in the center console where my right leg rests that is hot and bothers my leg. The rear power latch settings never seem to stay set and my rear door often does not open all the way or close all the way. The windows freeze in winter very easily. The car is small.
accountCircle Sunny J
Awesome sky roof, decent features, okay price for an Audi, weak engine
Car is okay but pushing on the accelerator makes it rev up very fast and creates lots of noise despite low acceleration. Makes it seem artificially fast and dangerous. Otherwise I love the big skylight windows on the roof that lets lots of light in the whole vehicle, almost like a convertible without the hassle of drop top roofs.

Audi Q3 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Premium Plus
200 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium
200 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Sport Premium
200 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Sport Premium Plus
200 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 Audi Q3 Owner Reviews

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5 stars 60%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 0%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Brynn C on June 23, 2021
Audi q3 - ideal luxury vehicle for urban drivers.
I really like the size of the vehicle, great for urban drivers. The interior is great and made with genuine leather, the sound-system is high quality, and the technological components are easy to operate. The large sunroof is a great selling point & the larger rims allow for great steering control.
accountCircle Jamie R on June 7, 2021
Sport model is great for the work trips I am always on and have to drive to them.
The overall size of car is perfect for me. I recommend getting lighter interior-I have black and it gets hot in there way too often. The media center could be updated a little more. Gas mileage is great. Trunk space is good for small everyday items I need to have on me.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Meghan F.

What I really like about the Audi q3 premium are the seat warmers. Additionally, the gears and mechanics make for very smooth and quiet driving. The technology is also great and there are a lot of great features like apple car.

likeFilled Maddie K.

The Audi is my car. My car has a very spacious and luxurious feel. My friends and I are in love with the leather seats and sporty look. My car is also super fast and has amazing technology. My car is a great car.

likeFilled Alfonso R.

Pros: very fast and fuel efficient, sleek look, big enough for family, great sound systems, exceptional security features, all-terrain tires, good braking system, Bluetooth, cruise control, seat warmers.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Meghan F.

The cons are that it does require some maintenance. It can be difficult to maintain and I notice sometimes that the breaks are too tight and that can make it hard to drive. I do not like also how it gets hot in the sun.

dislikeFilled Maddie K.

To me my car has no cons but the seats are too firm. The back area vans are very small so no ventilation in the back is not great. Also the trunk space is a little small as well. So that is my opinion on my cars cons.

dislikeFilled Alfonso R.

Comes in limited colors, mid-size - not a sedan but also not an SUV, safety features could be better (higher camera quality), sunroof, trunk is kind of small if you need to transport a lot of stuff, not the kind of car you want if you have a lot of responsibility.

Ranks #8 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2018 Audi Q3 has an average owner rating of 4.38 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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4.44

Ranks #5 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Audi Q3 has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #5 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2018 Audi Q3 A Good Car?

Yes very cool, my husband and I are very satisfied. It is very comfortable to ride in it with the whole family, I feel reliable behind the wheel of this car, very good handling.
Marguerite R.
Yes I love it, I like the way it glides through traffic. I love the sunroof of the car and the features that come with it. The media player and the heater seats features.
Devon D.
Yes. It rides smoothly and takes turns easily. I am a new mom and there’s ample room for all of my baby gear. Large trunk and backseat are great.
Ashley H.
Yes it drives smoothly and has power. It is a good car for a road trip. I think the gas mileage could be better. I enjoy the car
Aubrey B.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Audi Q3?

I have already said that this car is reliable and everything in it suits us.Fortunately, we did not have problems with this machine.
Marguerite R.
Yes I think it is a very reliable car I have not had any problems with the vehicle since I purchased it.
Devon D.
Yes very reliable. No problems at all. No mechanical issues and alerts to low tires etc are very helpful
Tom G.
So far it has been reliable. With any car maintenance is very important. It hasn't had any problems as of now
Ashley D.

Is The 2018 Audi Q3 A Good Value?

We took her for 36-37 thousand dollars (we took all-wheel drive).Well, the price of course depends on the configuration. I believe that the price is justified for such a car.
Marguerite R.
I believe I paid a good price for the car I leased it I didn't purchase the car, but I would considered purchasing the vehicle next time around.
Devon D.
Between 25000 and 40000. I think it’s a good value because of the great safety rating and dependability of the car
Beth R.
32k I like my car but I'm not sure If I think it’s worth it ..I like it but the price is a bit high. I'm hoping it stays in good condition
Nicki F.

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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety