Audi SQ8 vs Audi Q3 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi SQ8 and Audi Q3 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic is priced at ₹1.78 Cr, Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium is priced at ₹43.67 Lakh.
Audi SQ8 4.0 Petrol Turbo Automatic comes with 3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape engine, Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi SQ8 vs Audi Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Audi SQ8	Audi Q3
Engine Capacity	3996 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	500 bhp @ 5500 rpm	188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Audi SQ8

₹ 1.78 Cr

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Audi Q3

₹ 43.67 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.78 Cr

43.67 Lakh

EMI

₹3,28,158

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹80,636

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.4

4.3

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Number of Seating Rows

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

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2 Rows

Bootspace

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530 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

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62.4 litres

Engine

3996 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Engine Type

4.0 TFSI

2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

Turbocharger/Supercharger

Twin Turbo

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Fuel Type

Petrol

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

500 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

188 Bhp @ 4200-6000 Rpm

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

770 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

4.1 Seconds

7.3 seconds

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Mileage (ARAI)

9 Kmpl

14.93 kmpl

Top Speed

250 Kmph

222 kmph

Highway Mileage

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14.22 kmpl

AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

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Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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7.3 seconds

Others

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Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

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Max Motor Performance

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AC Fast Charging

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Driving Range

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896 km

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Turbocharged

City Mileage

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7.89 kmpl

Length

5005 mm

4482 mm

Width

2190 mm

1849 mm

Height

1695 mm

1607 mm

Wheelbase

3000 mm

2680 mm

Ground Clearance

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Kerb Weight

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1700 kg

Front Tyres

285 / 40 R22

235 / 55 R18

Rear Tyres

285 / 40 R22

235 / 55 R18

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power-assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyres

Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Rear Suspension

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4-Link Axle

Rear Brake Type

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Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

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Radial - Tubeless

Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Front Brake Type

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Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

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McPherson Struts

Four Wheel Steering

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Minimum Turning Radius

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5.5 metres

Body-Coloured Bumpers

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Exhaust

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Antenna

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Shark Fin Antenna

Body Kit

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Body-coloured Bumpers

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Roof Rails

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Rub-strips

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Roof-mounted Antenna

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Sunroof / Moonroof

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Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Engine Immobilizer

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Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobiliser

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Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Dual Tone (Black With Rock Grey, Valcona Black With Rock Grey, Rotor Grey With Anthracite Stiching)

Dual Tone

Rear Passenger Seat Type

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Bench

Third Row Seat Type

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Headrests

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Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

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Split Third Row Seat

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Ventilated Seat Type

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

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Second Row Seat Adjustment

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4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

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10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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Interior Colours

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Okapi Brown And Pearl Beige

Seat Upholstery

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Leather

Ventilated Seats

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Rear Armrest

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Folding Rear Seat

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Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Split Rear Seat

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60:40

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

6 Airbags

Child Seat Anchor Points

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Front & Rear

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Seatbelts

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Lane Departure Warning

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Lane Departure Prevention

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Puncture Repair Kit

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Blind Spot Detection

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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NCAP Rating

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5 Star (Euro NCAP)

High-beam Assist

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Rear Middle Head Rest

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Dashcam

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type

Body Coloured

Power Windows

Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch Up/down

Front & Rear

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Front

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

Turn Indicators On ORVMs

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Adjustable ORVM

Auto Folding

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Boot Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

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Rear Defogger

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Turn Indicators On ORVMs

Both Sides

Interior Door Handles Finish

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Painted

Power Windows Position

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Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

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Internal With Remote

Exterior Door Handles Finish

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Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

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Body Coloured

Soft-close Door

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Rear Windshield Blind

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Scuff Plates

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Aluminium

Rain-sensing Wipers

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Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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Adjustable ORVMs

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Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

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All

One Touch Down

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All

Rear Wiper

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Side Window Blinds

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Interior Door Handles

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Painted

Steering mounted controls

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Speakers

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Infotainment Screen Size

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18 inch

Voice Command

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GPS Navigation System

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Internal Hard Drive

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Head Unit Size

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Gesture Control

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Wireless Charger

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AUX Compatibility

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Bluetooth Compatibility

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Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

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Steering-mounted controls

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Touchscreen Size

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18 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

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USB Compatibility

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Display

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Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

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Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

DVD Playback

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Apple CarPlay

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Android Auto

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iPod Compatibility

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Instrument Cluster

Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Digital

Speedometer

Digital

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Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Multi-Function Display

Average Speed

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Gear Shift Indicator

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Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Low Fuel Level Warning

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Average Fuel Consumption

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Distance to Empty

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Heads Up Display (HUD)

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Shift Indicator

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Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

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Instrument Cluster Screen Type

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Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Gear Indicator

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

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50000

Warranty (In Years)

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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Bottle Holder in Doors

All Doors

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Cup Holders

4 Cupholders In Front & Second Row

Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders Position

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Front Only

Sunglass Holder

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Air Conditioner

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Separate Zone With Fan Speed Control With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Heater

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Rear

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

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Electronic Parking Brake

Aurto Hold

Auto Hold

In-Car Remote

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Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Cabin Boot Access

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Umbrella Storage in Door

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

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Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

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12V Power Outlets

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Front AC

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Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

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Reverse Camera

Steering Adjustment

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Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

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Electronic - Internal Only

Rear AC

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Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

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Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Air Purifier

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Headlights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Head Lamps

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Tail Lights

LED

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Daytime Running Lights

LED

Follow me home headlamps

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Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

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Ambient Interior Lighting

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Ambient Interior Count

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Fog Lights

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LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

Reading Lamp

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Cabin Lamps

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Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Cornering Headlights

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Light on Vanity Mirrors

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Cabin Lamps Position

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Front And Rear

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Hill Hold Control

Ride Height Adjustment

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Differential Lock

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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

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Full-time

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Q3 Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Audi Q3

✓Easy ingress – Getting in and out is effortless thanks to a comfortable, balanced seat height that’s neither too high nor too low.
✓Spacious – The cabin feels airy with adequate room, comfortable for four occupants, and offers a generous 500-litre boot space.
✓Performance – Refined engine with strong low-end torque and an impressive mid-range punch; AWD comes standard.
✓Dimensions – The Audi Q3’s compact proportions and footprint make it easy to maneuver and drive.
✓On-road dynamics – The ride and handling remain stable and composed, no matter the speed or road conditions.