Audi Q3 Sportback vs Deepal E07

The Audi Q3 Sportback starts from $64,600 before on-road costs, while the Deepal E07 opens at $64,900. That makes the Audi Q3 Sportback the more affordable entry point by $300.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $71,060 and $71,390 respectively.

The Deepal E07 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Audi Q3 Sportback, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Audi Q3 Sportback features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Deepal E07 gets a 15.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q3 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Deepal E07. The Deepal E07 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q3 Sportback uses a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging, MHEV technology and Cylinder on Demand (CoD) producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The Deepal E07 responds with a Electric making 252kW and 365Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Deepal E07 has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Deepal E07 is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q3 Sportback measures 4,531mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 514mm shorter than the Deepal E07 at 5,045mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal E07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 488L in the Audi Q3 Sportback and 524L in the Deepal E07, giving the Deepal E07 a 36L advantage.

For towing, the Deepal E07 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q3 Sportback) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal E07). The Deepal E07 has longer coverage.