2016 Audi Q3 review
Audi Q3 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Beautiful cabin
- Smooth ride
- Many standard features
Cons
- Confusing control placement
- Few driver assist features
- Uninspired performance
Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 28 highway, 23 combined
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Small, smooth crossover
The 2016 Audi Q3 proves that good things can come in small packages. The small crossover is designed to give you just enough interior space, while still being easy to maneuver through the city. The 2016 Audi Q3 comes standard with a 200-hp 2L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It’s full of luxury touches, including standard leather seats and a panoramic sunroof. The 2016 Q3 has few available driver-assist features, but that’s not unusual for the model year. With a smooth ride and ultra-comfortable cabin, you won’t mind overlooking that small detail.
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What is new for the 2016 Audi Q3?
- The Premium Plus trim now comes with Parking Sensors and Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Audi Q3
1. Designed for city driving
Do you spend most of your time around the city? The 2016 Audi Q3 makes it easy to go from the school drop-off line to the office, then grab a coveted street parking spot right outside your apartment. The Q3 is small, measuring just over 14 feet long from bumper-to-bumper, so it can fit seamlessly into your city life.
2. Luxurious cabin
If you’re the type of person who buys a great pair of boots or a stunning jacket knowing they’ll last a lifetime, the 2016 Audi Q3 is for you. The cabin feels opulent, due to great design and eye-catching materials. The standard leather seats and panoramic sunroof add to the timeless ambiance.
3. Different driving modes
Sometimes your daily commute is a chance to let loose, while other times you just want to sit back and relax. The 2016 Audi Q3 allows you to match your mood and the road conditions with three different driving modes. Comfort mode is designed for highway driving, while dynamic mode activates more response steering and acceleration. Auto mode is the best of both worlds, perfect for daily driving.
4. Available all-wheel drive
If you live where it’s cold or just travel to the slopes regularly in ski season, you’ll want to take advantage of the 2016 Audi Q3’s available all-wheel drive system. The Quattro AWD senses road conditions and distributes power to the front and rear axle to give you the best traction. That means you’ll never have to miss a ski day because the road hasn’t yet been plowed.
5. Flexible storage
The 2016 Audi Q3 has plenty of cargo space to hold your golf clubs or baby stroller. The crossover has 16.2 cu-ft of cargo space behind the rear seats, and 48.2 cu-ft with the rear seats folded flat. The standard 40/60 split on the back bench lets you balance passenger and cargo space to meet all your needs.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Audi Q3 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Audi Q3 13th out of 18 among Luxury Compact SUVs.
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Prestige 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Leather Seats
- Parking Sensors
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
200
Torque (ft-lbs)
207
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
102.5"
Overall length
172.8"
Width
72.1"
Height
62.6"
Leg room
F 40"/R 31.1"
Head room
F 37"/R 37.4"
Front tires
P255/40HR19
Rear tires
P255/40HR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Audi Q3 FAQ
The 2016 Audi Q3 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Prestige : 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Premium Plus : 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
The Audi Q3 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Audi Q3 as 4 out of 18 among Luxury Compact SUV
The 2016 Audi Q3 has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 Audi Q3, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 Audi Q3 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Audi Q3:
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
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