Nissan X-Trail vs Audi Q3 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Nissan X-Trail and Audi Q3 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Nissan X-Trail Mild Hybrid CVT is priced at ₹48.20 Lakh, Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium is priced at ₹43.67 Lakh.
Nissan X-Trail Mild Hybrid CVT comes with 1498 cc engine, Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Nissan X-Trail vs Audi Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Nissan X-Trail	Audi Q3
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	161 bhp @ 4800 rpm	188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (CVT), Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Nissan X-Trail

₹ 48.20 Lakh

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Audi Q3

₹ 43.67 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

48.20 Lakh

43.67 Lakh

EMI

₹88,998

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹80,636

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.2

4.3

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Seating Capacity

7 Person

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

55 litres

62.4 litres

Bootspace

585 litres

530 litres

No of Rows

3 Rows

2 Rows

Turbocharger / Supercharger

—

Turbocharged

DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Top Speed

200 kmph

222 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 2800 Rpm

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

Driving Range

754 km

896 km

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 2800 Rpm

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

Engine

1498 Cc

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

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Fuel Type

Petrol

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

9.6 seconds

7.3 seconds

Electric Motor

—

Drivetrain

FWD

AWD

AC Regular Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (CVT), Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

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

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

ALiS 12V Mild Hybrid

2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

AC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

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7.89 kmpl

Range

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Highway Mileage

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14.22 kmpl

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

13.7 kmpl

14.93 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

161 Bhp @ 4800 Rpm

188 Bhp @ 4200-6000 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

9.6 seconds

7.3 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

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Ground Clearance

210 mm

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Kerb Weight

1676 kg

1700 kg

Length

4680 mm

4482 mm

Wheelbase

2705 mm

2680 mm

Width

1840 mm

1849 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

210 mm

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Height

1725 mm

1607 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

5.5 metres

Front Suspension

Independent Strut Type With Twin Tube Shock Absorbers

McPherson Struts

Front Tyres

255 / 45 R20

235 / 55 R18

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

255 / 45 R20

235 / 55 R18

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Spare Wheel

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Space Saver

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Suspension

Independent Multi-link Type With Twin Tube Shock Absorbers

4-Link Axle

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Rub-strips

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Roof Rails

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

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Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Body-coloured Bumpers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

—

Engine Immobiliser

—

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote

Driver Armrest

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

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Driver Seat Adjustment

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (lumbar: Up / Down) + 6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

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

Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

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

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down)

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)

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Leather

Interior Colours

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Okapi Brown And Pearl Beige

Ventilated Seats

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Massage Seats

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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

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

Interiors

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Dual Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Lane Departure Prevention

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Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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High-beam Assist

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Rear Middle Head Rest

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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NCAP Rating

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5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Airbags

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)

6 Airbags

Puncture Repair Kit

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

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Lane Departure Warning

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Child Seat Anchor Points

—

Dashcam

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One Touch Down

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All

Rear Windshield Blind

—

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Interior Door Handles

—

Painted

Adjustable ORVMs

Auto Folding

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Bootlid Opener

—

Internal With Remote

One Touch Up

—

All

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Front

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

—

Painted

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Rain-sensing Wipers

Scuff Plates

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Aluminium

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

—

Side Window Blinds

—

Rear Defogger

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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Display

Touch-screen Display

Head Unit Size

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Optional

Android Auto

Optional

Infotainment Screen Size

8 inch

18 inch

USB Compatibility

Gesture Control

—

Touchscreen Size

8 inch

18 inch

Voice Command

—

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Internal Hard Drive

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

DVD Playback

Smart Connectivity

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

AM/FM Radio

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Multi-Function Display

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Heads Up Display (HUD)

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Instantaneous Consumption

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Gear Indicator

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

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50000

Warranty (In Years)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Front Only

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

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Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Front Only

Driver Armrest Storage

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Driver & Co-Driver

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Third Row AC Zone

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Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

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Cruise Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Umbrella Storage in Door

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12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Air Purifier

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Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cornering Headlights

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Ambient Interior Lighting

Headlight Height Adjuster

—

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Puddle Lamps

—

Reading Lamp

—

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Glovebox Lamp

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Rear Reading Lamp

—

Fog Lights

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LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

Ambient Interior Count

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

—

Differential Lock

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Full-time

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Q3 Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Nissan X-Trail

✓Modern yet conventional styling.
✓1.5L turbo-petrol with variable compression.
✓Light steering and easy urban driving.
✓585L (3rd row folded) for family trips.
✓5-star Euro NCAP & ANCAP, 7 airbags, ESP, brake LSD.
✓Ground Clearance of 210mm for rough roads.

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.