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Used 2021 Audi Q3 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Audi Q3 is available in two trims: Premium and Premium Plus. Both are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (228 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) that is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard.

The base Premium trim is well appointed with standard feature highlights that include:

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Power liftgate
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • Digital gauge cluster
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable and heated front seats
  • 8.8-inch infotainment display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • A handful of advanced safety features:
    • Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
    • Automatic high beams

The Premium Plus adds several convenience items that include:

  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Keyless entry
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Wireless changing pad with signal booster
  • Universal garage door opener
  • Satellite radio
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

Some of the Premium Plus features can be added to the Premium trim through the available Convenience package. The Premium Plus trim is also eligible for:

  • The Parking Assistance package
    • An automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
    • A surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • The Technology package
    • A larger digital instrument panel cluster
    • Integrated navigation system
    • 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen
    • Remote control and monitoring through a smartphone app
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity
    • Amazon Alexa integration
    • Bang & Olufsen premium audio system
    • Traffic sign reader

Which Q3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 2021 Audi Q3's base Premium trim is a solid pick. But if you're looking to push past entry-level luxury we suggest stepping up to the Premium Plus trim. It costs more but you get a lot more convenience features, some desirable safety features and access to adaptive cruise control.

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Vehicle
Q3 Premium
Q3 Premium S line
Q3 Premium Plus
Q3 Premium Plus S line
Vehicle
Premium
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Premium S line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Premium Plus S line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
optional
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
184 hp
228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
184 hp
228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Engine torque
221 lb-ft
258 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
221 lb-ft
258 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/55R18
235/55R18
235/55R18
235/55R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
22 / 30 / 25 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
350 / 477 miles
318 / 445 miles
350 / 477 miles
318 / 445 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,916 lb.
3,916 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
79.7 in.
79.7 in.
79.7 in.
79.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
Height
64.1 in.
64.1 in.
64.1 in.
64.1 in.
Length
176.6 in.
176.6 in.
176.6 in.
176.6 in.
Wheelbase
105.5 in.
105.5 in.
105.5 in.
105.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
23.7 cu. ft.
23.7 cu. ft.
23.7 cu. ft.
23.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
Rear Head Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$51,119
$53,441
$53,353
$53,827
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.68
$0.71
$0.71
$0.72
Depreciation
$11,047
$11,581
$12,827
$11,700
Financing
$3,997
$4,339
$4,436
$4,426
Taxes & Fees
$1,627
$1,764
$1,804
$1,800
Fuel
$10,513
$11,424
$10,513
$11,424
Insurance
$6,716
$6,716
$6,716
$6,860
Maintenance
$10,214
$10,612
$10,052
$10,612
Repairs
$7,005
$7,005
$7,005
$7,005
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Okapi Brown, leather
Black, leather
Pearl Beige, leather
Okapi Brown, leather
Black, leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Pearl Beige, leather
Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Okapi Brown, leather
Black, leather
Pearl Beige, leather
Okapi Brown, leather
Black, leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Pearl Beige, leather
Rotor Gray w/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Exterior
Florett Silver Metallic
Nano Gray Metallic
Pulse Orange
Ibis White
Glacier White Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Pulse Orange
Ibis White
Turbo Blue
Glacier White Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Nano Gray Metallic
Pulse Orange
Ibis White
Glacier White Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Pulse Orange
Ibis White
Turbo Blue
Glacier White Metallic
Chronos Gray Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic