Audi Q3 Sportback vs Ford Everest

The Audi Q3 Sportback starts from $64,600 before on-road costs, while the Ford Everest opens at $68,990. That makes the Audi Q3 Sportback the more affordable entry point by $4,390.

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 $75,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q3 Sportback by roughly $3,850 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi Q3 Sportback and Ford Everest hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Audi Q3 Sportback and 86% for the Ford Everest.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Ford Everest, against 6 on the Audi Q3 Sportback.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Audi Q3 Sportback and 9 in the Ford Everest.

The Audi Q3 Sportback features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Ford Everest gets a 12-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q3 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Ford Everest. The Ford Everest counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and ventilated seats. 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 Ford Everest responds with a Diesel V6 Turbo making 184kW and 600Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels.

The Ford Everest has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 110kW. 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, 447mm shorter than the Ford Everest at 4,978mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 488L in the Audi Q3 Sportback and 259L in the Ford Everest, giving the Audi Q3 Sportback a 229L advantage. The Ford Everest seats 7 vs 5.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,653/year for the Audi Q3 Sportback and $2,423/year for the Ford Everest. That is a $770 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q3 Sportback.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q3 Sportback) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Ford Everest). Both match on warranty length.