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2012 Audi Q3 Jinlong Yufeng Concept
At Auto China 2012 in Beijing, Audi is presenting two themed vehicles based on the Q3 - the Q3 jinlong yufeng and the RS Q3 concept .
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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Audi Q3
Audi has built the Q3 since 2011. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 8 of them, from the 2012 Audi Q3 Jinlong Yufeng to the 2026 Audi Q3 Sportback. Body styles here: SUV. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 2011–today
- Brand from
- Germany
- Part of
- Volkswagen Group
- Body styles
- SUV
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 8 cars, 2 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 150 hp in the 2015 Q3 to 150 hp in the 2026 Q3 Sportback. The most powerful here is the 2017 Audi Q3 at 286 hp (213 kW), more than 61% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2017 Audi Q3, in 5.8 s.
Every Q3 in the catalog
2012 Audi Q3 Vail Concept
Audi unveiled a themed vehicle of a special kind at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit - the Audi Q3 Vail with an output of 231 kW (314 hp).
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2015 Audi Q3
Since its market launch in fall 2011, the Q3 model series has been a successful model for the Audi brand. But Audi is also constantly improving good and successful models.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2017 Audi Q3
Audi makes the bestselling Audi Q3 even more attractive. New details in the exterior design more sharply differentiate the design and sport trim lines as well as the S line exterior package.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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2019 Audi Q3
Customers for the new Audi Q3 have many options for customizing their car.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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2026 Audi Q3
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2026 Audi Q3 S line quattro [US]
The third generation Audi Q3 arrives with greater levels of standard equipment, a higher output powertrain delivering best-in-class acceleration, and further improved driving dynamics that Audi owners have come to expect.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2026 Audi Q3 Sportback
Q3 Sportback combines the advantages and versatility of an SUV with the aesthetics of a coupe.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Q3 Jinlong Yufeng | 177 hp (132 kW) | 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) | 8.2 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) | 2.0 L l4 | All Wheel Drive | 7 speed automatic | — |
| 2012 Q3 Vail | 177 hp (132 kW) | 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) | 8.2 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) | 2.0 L l4 | All Wheel Drive | 7 speed automatic | — |
| 2015 Q3 | 150 hp (112 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | 9.6 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 23 mpg |
| 2017 Q3 | 286 hp (213 kW) | 457 lb-ft (620 Nm) | 5.8 s | 147 mph (237 km/h) | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) | 3.0 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Triptonic | 23 mpg |
| 2019 Q3 | 190 hp (142 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 8.0 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (S TRONIC) | 22 mpg |
| 2026 Q3 | 177 hp (132 kW) | 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) | 6.8 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | 1,825 kg (4,023 lb) | 1.5 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-automatic speed S Tronic | 25 mpg |
| 2026 Q3 S line quattro [US] | 177 hp (132 kW) | 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) | 6.8 s | 134 mph (216 km/h) | 1,825 kg (4,023 lb) | 1.5 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-automatic speed S Tronic | 25 mpg |
| 2026 Q3 Sportback | 150 hp (112 kW) | 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) | 9.1 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) | 1.5 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 7- automatic speed S Tronic | 25 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
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