Toyota bZ4X vs Audi Q3

The Toyota bZ4X starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Audi Q3 opens at $61,600. That makes the Toyota bZ4X the more affordable entry point by $1,610.

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 $65,989 and $67,760 respectively.

The Toyota bZ4X qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Audi Q3, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Toyota bZ4X and Audi Q3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Toyota bZ4X and 87% for the Audi Q3.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota bZ4X packs more ADAS features with 5 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 7 in the Toyota bZ4X and 6 in the Audi Q3.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota bZ4X stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Audi Q3. The Audi Q3 counters with Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota bZ4X uses a Electric producing 150kW and 266Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Audi Q3 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.

The Toyota bZ4X has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota bZ4X is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota bZ4X measures 4,690mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 159mm longer than the Audi Q3 at 4,531mm (2,681mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the Toyota bZ4X and 575L in the Audi Q3, giving the Audi Q3 a 75L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota bZ4X leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q3). Both match on warranty length.