Audi Q3 Sportback vs Hyundai ELEXIO

The Audi Q3 Sportback starts from $64,600 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai ELEXIO opens at $59,990. That makes the Hyundai ELEXIO the more affordable entry point by $4,610.

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 $65,989 respectively.

The Hyundai ELEXIO 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.

Both the Audi Q3 Sportback and Hyundai ELEXIO hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Audi Q3 Sportback and 88% for the Hyundai ELEXIO.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q3 Sportback packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai ELEXIO.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

The Audi Q3 Sportback features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai ELEXIO gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-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 that you will not find on the Hyundai ELEXIO. The Hyundai ELEXIO counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and heated front 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 Hyundai ELEXIO responds with a Electric Motor making 160kW and 290Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Hyundai ELEXIO has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai ELEXIO is 0.2s 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, 84mm shorter than the Hyundai ELEXIO at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai ELEXIO generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 488L in the Audi Q3 Sportback and 466L in the Hyundai ELEXIO, giving the Audi Q3 Sportback a 22L advantage.

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 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai ELEXIO). Both match on warranty length.