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.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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 488L in the Audi Q3 and 488L in the Audi Q3 Sportback.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,625/year for the Audi Q3 and $1,653/year for the Audi Q3 Sportback. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q3.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Audi Q3) vs $1,653 (Audi Q3 Sportback). The Audi Q3 saves you roughly $28 per year in total ownership costs. 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.