Audi Q3 8U

Audi Q3 8U
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The Audi Q3 8U (2011–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 129 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: 8U

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,390 mm RDW4,390 mm TC4,385 mm
Width1,830 mm RDW1,830 mm TC1,831 mm
Height1,550–1,570 mm RDW1,610 mm TC1,608 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm RDW2,600 mm TC2,603 mm
Front track1,553–1,573 mm ASTRA1,570 mm TC–
Rear track1,575–1,595 mm ASTRA1,580 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,360–1,560 kg RDW1,585–1,670 kg TC–
Mass in running order1,460–1,660 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,985–2,185 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,800–2,000 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer730–750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–481 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,379 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed200–230 km/h RDW––
Torque250–420 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/65R16, 215/60R17, 235/55R17, 235/50R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
4–5 years93.1% (92.8–93.3)91.0%39,230
6–8 years89.1% (88.9–89.3)86.4%129,478
9–12 years83.0% (82.8–83.3)77.9%91,015

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres28.1%28.6%
Brakes20.9%22.4%
Suspension19.1%16.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)4.7%7.2%
Lights and electrics3.8%11.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.9%4.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

85 complaints for model years 2015–2018. 1 crash · 1 fire · 1 injury

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Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 129 versions of the Audi Q3 8U

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European Union 39 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2015–20182.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel127–141 g/km292,030
2013–20181.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol135–146 g/km160,208
2015–20182.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Diesel120–123 g/km29,759
2015–20182.0 L132 kW (179 PS)Petrol154–156 g/km24,510
2016–20181.4 L92 kW (125 PS)Petrol134–135 g/km5,342
2015–20182.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel140–142 g/km40,839
20181.5 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol132 g/km2,190
2015–20182.0 L162 kW (220 PS)Petrol159–162 g/km11,633
2011–20182.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel119–137 g/km8,062
20182.0 L132 kW (179 PS)Diesel141 g/km318
20182.0 L169 kW (230 PS)Petrol172 g/km180
20182.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Petrol167 g/km138
20172.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Other fuel123 g/km13,816
20172.0 L132 kW (179 PS)Other fuel154 g/km6,522
20171.4 L92 kW (125 PS)Other fuel134 g/km5,774
20171.4 L165 kW (224 PS)Petrol137 g/km1,298
20172.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Diesel127 g/km252
20172.0 L198 kW (269 PS)Petrol155 g/km170
20172.0 L203 kW (276 PS)Diesel139 g/km98
20172.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Other fuel133 g/km94
2016–20172.5 L270 kW (367 PS)Petrol201–202 g/km1,304
20171.4 L138 kW (188 PS)Petrol134 g/km82
2015–20172.5 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol200–202 g/km3,712
2011–20172.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel137–147 g/km235,322
20172.0 L243 kW (330 PS)Petrol163 g/km22
20161.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel138 g/km368
20162.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol171 g/km14
2011–20162.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol179–228 g/km11,670
2011–20152.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel153–156 g/km87,957
2011–20152.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel156 g/km2,051
2011–20152.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol174–177 g/km39,152
2013–20152.5 L228 kW (310 PS)Petrol206 g/km3,972
2011–2014––Diesel148–150 g/km1,028
2011–2014––Petrol145–179 g/km596
20132.0 L–Other fuel167 g/km8,662
20132.0 L–Other fuel177 g/km270
20132.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol137 g/km32
20132.0 L–Other fuel137 g/km12
20121.6 L–Diesel137 g/km30

United Kingdom 52 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–20181.4 TFSI 150PS S tronic with 17'' wheels1.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2015–20181.4 TFSI 150PS S tronic with 18'' wheels1.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2015–20181.4 TFSI 150PS S tronic with 19'' wheels · 1.4 TFSI 150PS S tronic with 20'' wheels1.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2015–20181.4 TFSI 150PS with 18'' wheels1.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC131 g/km
2015–20181.4 TFSI 150PS with 19'' wheels · 1.4 TFSI 150PS with 20'' wheels1.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2015–20181.4 TFSI 150PS with 17'' wheels1.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.5–5.6 L/100 km NEDC127–128 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI 150PS with 17'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5–4.6 L/100 km NEDC117–119 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI 150PS with 18'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.6–4.7 L/100 km NEDC119–122 g/km
2016–20182.0 TDI 150PS with 19'' wheels · 2.0 TDI 150PS with 20'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI quattro 150PS 7speed S tronic with 17'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–5.0–5.1 L/100 km NEDC131–134 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI quattro 150PS 7speed S tronic with 18'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–5.1–5.2 L/100 km NEDC133–137 g/km
2016–20182.0 TDI quattro 150PS 7speed S tronic with 19'' wheels · 2.0 TDI quattro 150PS 7speed S tronic with 20'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–5.3 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI quattro 150PS with 17'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–4.9–5.0 L/100 km NEDC129–131 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI quattro 150PS with 18'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–5.0–5.1 L/100 km NEDC132–134 g/km
2016–20182.0 TDI quattro 150PS with 19'' wheels · 2.0 TDI quattro 150PS with 20'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–5.2 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI quattro 184PS 7speed S tronic with 17'' wheels2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel–5.2–5.3 L/100 km NEDC136–139 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI quattro 184PS 7speed S tronic with 18'' wheels2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel–5.3–5.4 L/100 km NEDC139–141 g/km
2016–20182.0 TDI quattro 184PS 7speed S tronic with 19'' wheels · 2.0 TDI quattro 184PS 7speed S tronic with 20'' wheels2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel–5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2015–20182.0 TDI quattro 184PS with 17'' wheels2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel–5.3 L/100 km NEDC138–139 g/km
2015–20182.0 TFSI quattro 180PS 7speed S tronic with 17'' wheels2.0 L132 kW (180 PS)Petrol–6.6 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
2015–20182.0 TFSI quattro 180PS 7speed S tronic with 19'' wheels · 2.0 TFSI quattro 180PS 7speed S tronic with 20'' wheels2.0 L132 kW (180 PS)Petrol–7.0 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km
2015–20182.0 TFSI quattro 180PS 7speed S tronic with 18'' wheels2.0 L132 kW (180 PS)Petrol–6.7 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2015–20172.0 TDI quattro 184PS with 18'' wheels2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel–5.3–5.5 L/100 km NEDC140–143 g/km
2015–20172.0 TDI quattro 184PS with 19'' wheels2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel–5.6–5.7 L/100 km NEDC146–148 g/km
2012–20152.0 TDI 140PS2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
20152.0 TDI quattro 140PS2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel–5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20152.0 TDI quattro 140PS 7speed S tronic2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel–5.8 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
20152.0 TDI 150PS with 19'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
20152.0 TDI quattro 150PS 7speed S tronic with 19'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20152.0 TDI quattro 150PS with 19'' wheels2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–5.4 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km
20152.0 TDI 177PS2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20152.0 TDI quattro 177PS2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel–5.6 L/100 km NEDC148 g/km
20152.0 TDI quattro 177PS 7speed S tronic2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel–5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
20152.0 TDI quattro 184PS 7speed S tronic with 19'' wheels2.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Diesel–5.6 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
20152.0 TFSI quattro 170PS2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol–7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20152.0 TFSI quattro 170PS 7speed S tronic2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol–7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20152.0 TFSI quattro 211PS 7speed S tronic2.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol–7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20141.4 TFSI 150PS1.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
20141.4 TFSI 150PS 7speed S-tronic1.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2013–20142.0 TDI 140PS2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)DieselManual5.2 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
2013–20142.0 TDI 140PS quattro · 2.0 TDI quattro 140PS2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)DieselManual5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20142.0 TDI quattro 140PS 7speed S tronic2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)DieselAutomatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
2013–20142.0 TDI quattro 177PS 7speed S-Tronic · 2.0 TDI quattro 177PS 7speed S tronic2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)DieselAutomatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
20142.0 TDI 177PS2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)DieselManual5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
20142.0 TDI quattro 177PS2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)DieselManual5.6 L/100 km NEDC148 g/km
2013–20142.0 TFSI quattro 170PS2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)PetrolManual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2013–20142.0 TFSI quattro 170PS 7speed S-Tronic · 2.0 TFSI quattro 170PS 7speed S tronic2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)PetrolAutomatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2013–20142.0 TFSI quattro 211PS 7speed S-Tronic · 2.0 TFSI quattro 211PS 7speed S tronic2.0 L155 kW (211 PS)PetrolAutomatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20122.0 TDI 140PS quattro2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20122.0 TDI quattro 177PS 7speed S-Tronic2.0 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
20122.0 TFSI quattro 170PS2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20122.0 TFSI quattro 211PS 7speed S-Tronic2.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km

France 33 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015Q3 2.0 TDI (184ch) quattro S tronic 7 18"–88 kW (120 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.6–4.7 L/100 km NEDC121–124 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TDI (184ch) quattro manuelle 6 19"-20"–88 kW (120 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC122 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) Manuelle 6 16"–88 kW (120 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC131 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) Manuelle 6 16"–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TDI (184ch) quattro manuelle 6 18"–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) S tronic 6 17"–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5–4.6 L/100 km NEDC118–121 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) Manuelle 6 19"-20"–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.7–5.1 L/100 km NEDC122–133 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) Manuelle 6 19"-20" · Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) Manuelle 6 18"–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) Manuelle 6 19"-20"–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.1–5.5 L/100 km NEDC132–144 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TDI (150ch) quattro Manuelle 6 19"-20"–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) Manuelle 6 16"–110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) S tronic 6 19"-20"–110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) Manuelle 6 19"-20"–110 kW (150 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic5.8–5.9 L/100 km NEDC134–138 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TFSI (180ch) quattro S tronic 7 17"–132 kW (179 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TDI (184ch) quattro S tronic 7 19"-20"–135 kW (184 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.4–5.6 L/100 km NEDC140–146 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TDI (184ch) quattro manuelle 6 19"-20"–135 kW (184 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.2 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TDI (184ch) quattro manuelle 6 19"-20"–135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC141 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) S tronic 6 19"-20"–135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.3–5.5 L/100 km NEDC139–143 g/km
2015Q3 1.4 TFSI COD (150ch) Manuelle 6 16"–135 kW (184 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC148 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TDI (184ch) quattro S tronic 7 18"–162 kW (220 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.7–7.1 L/100 km NEDC155–164 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TDI (184ch) quattro manuelle 6 16"–162 kW (220 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TDI (184ch) quattro manuelle 6/ S tronic 7 17"–162 kW (220 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2015Q3 2.0 TFSI (220ch) quattro S tronic 7 19-20"–162 kW (220 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km
2012–2014Q3 2.0 TDI (140ch)–103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
2013–2014Q3 2.0 TDI (140ch) QUATTRO–103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–2014Q3 2.0 TDI (140ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC–103 kW (140 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
2012–2014Q3 2.0 TFSI (170ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC–125 kW (170 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2013–2014Q3 2.0 TDI (177ch–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2013–2014Q3 2.0 TDI (177ch) QUATTRO–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC148 g/km
2012–2014Q3 2.0 TDI (177ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2012–2014Q3 2.0 TFSI (211ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2014RS Q3 2.5 TFSI (310ch) QUATTRO S TRONIC–228 kW (310 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.8 L/100 km NEDC206 g/km
2012Q3 2.0 TFSI (170ch) QUATTRO–125 kW (170 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–2018SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticAll-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
2015–2018SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA236–243 g/km
2016SIDI2.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km
2016SIDI2.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–2018Compact2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.1–10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle236–243 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.