Omoda 9 vs Audi Q3

The Omoda 9 starts from $61,990 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q3 opens at $61,600. That makes the Audi Q3 the more affordable entry point by $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 $68,189 and $67,760 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Omoda 9 by roughly $6,130 in fuel alone.

Both the Omoda 9 and Audi Q3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Omoda 9 and 87% for the Audi Q3.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Omoda 9 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Audi Q3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Omoda 9 and 6 in the Audi Q3. The Omoda 9 adds a 360-degree camera that the Audi Q3 misses.

The Omoda 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Audi Q3 gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Omoda 9 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Sony audio that you will not find on the Audi Q3. The Audi Q3 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Omoda 9 uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 105kW and 215Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds.

The Audi Q3 responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Audi Q3 has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 105kW. In the real-world sprint, the Omoda 9 is 4.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Omoda 9 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,800mm wheelbase, 244mm longer than the Audi Q3 at 4,531mm (2,681mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Omoda 9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 660L in the Omoda 9 and 470L in the Audi Q3, giving the Omoda 9 a 190L advantage.

For towing, the Omoda 9 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $399/year for the Omoda 9 and $1,625/year for the Audi Q3. That is a $1,226 annual difference in favour of the Omoda 9.

Estimated annual total: $399 (Omoda 9) vs $1,625 (Audi Q3). The Omoda 9 saves you roughly $1,226 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Omoda 9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q3). The Omoda 9 has longer coverage.