Audi Q3 vs Ford Everest

The Audi Q3 starts from $61,600 before on-road costs, while the Ford Everest opens at $59,490. That makes the Ford Everest the more affordable entry point by $2,110.

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 $67,760 and $65,439 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Audi Q3 by roughly $2,135 in fuel alone.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Ford Everest packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Audi Q3.

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 9 in the Ford Everest.

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

The Audi Q3 stands out with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Ford Everest. The Ford Everest counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q3 gets leather upholstery while the Ford Everest offers cloth.

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 Ford Everest responds with a Diesel Bi-Turbo making 154kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.1 seconds.

The Ford Everest has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi Q3 is 1.0s quicker. 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, 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 575L in the Audi Q3 and 259L in the Ford Everest, giving the Audi Q3 a 316L advantage.

For towing, the Ford Everest leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 2,300kg 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 $2,052/year for the Ford Everest. That is a $427 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q3.

Estimated annual total: $1,625 (Audi Q3) vs $2,052 (Ford Everest). The Audi Q3 saves you roughly $427 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 (Ford Everest). Both match on warranty length.