2025 Audi Q3

Audi's smallest and most affordable SUV — and second-most affordable offering of any body style, after the A3 sedan — the Q3 is closely related to the Volkswagen Tiguan but comes with standard all-wheel drive, significantly more power and a posh interior. Audi managed to package a surprisingly spacious interior into the Q3's compact footprint, and once you've added all-wheel drive, it undercuts many competitors on price.

Audi has discontinued the Q3's entry-level engine for 2025. That means every Q3 now has what Audi calls the 45 TFSI engine, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 228 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque. Previously, this was the Q3's optional engine upgrade. We previously recommended buyers get the 45 TFSI because it provides quicker acceleration during those crucial times, such as when you're merging on the highway.

Where Audi has just one subcompact SUV, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have both boxy and swoopy offerings in this class: the X1 and X2 (BMW) and the GLA and GLB (Mercedes). All four are solid choices. Shoppers looking for something less expensive should also check out the Buick Encore GX. Read our Edmunds Expert Rating below to see how the Q3 measures up against the competition.

The 2025 Audi Q3 is a subcompact SUV powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (228 horsepower, 251 lb-ft of torque). An eight-speed automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive are standard. There are just two trim levels, Premium and Premium Plus, with a handful of optional packages to personalize the Q3.