Audi Q3 vs Audi Q3 Sportback

The Audi Q3 starts from $61,600 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q3 Sportback opens at $64,600. That makes the Audi Q3 the more affordable entry point by $3,000.

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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $68,868 for the Audi Q3 and $71,994 for the Audi Q3 Sportback.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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

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

The Audi Q3 Sportback counters with head-up display and Bang & Olufsen audio that the Audi Q3 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Audi Q3 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 Audi Q3 Sportback responds with a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging, MHEV technology and Cylinder on Demand (CoD) making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q3 measures 4,531mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, matching the Audi Q3 Sportback at 4,531mm (2,681mm wheelbase).

Boot space is 575L in the Audi Q3 and 488L in the Audi Q3 Sportback, giving the Audi Q3 a 87L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q3 Sportback leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the Audi Q3 and $1,625/year for the Audi Q3 Sportback.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Audi Q3) vs $1,625 (Audi Q3 Sportback). Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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