Audi Q3 vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiQ3 | VolkswagenTiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2025 | January 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Diesel |
| Power | 148–268 bhp | 128–268 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 5.7–9.2 s (better) | 7.2–10.2 s |
| Top speed | 129–149 mph (better) | 124–134 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.5-litre TFSI with 48V mild hybrid (150 PS), 2.0-litre TFSI quattro (204 or 265 PS), 2.0-litre TDI (150 PS, or 193 PS with quattro), 1.5 TFSI e-hybrid plug-in hybrid (272 PS system output); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures | 1.5-litre four-cylinder eTSI petrol with 48V mild hybrid (130 or 150 PS), 1.5 TSI eHybrid plug-in hybrid (204 or 272 PS system output) and 2.0-litre TDI diesel (150 PS); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures |
| Torque | 250 Nm (TFSI 150), 320 Nm (TFSI 204), 400 Nm (TFSI 265 and TDI 193), 360 Nm (TDI 150), 400 Nm system (e-hybrid) | 220 Nm (130 PS), 250 Nm (150 PS eTSI), 350 Nm system (204 PS eHybrid), 360 Nm (TDI) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic; 6-speed S tronic on e-hybrid | 7-speed DSG (eTSI and TDI) or 6-speed DSG (eHybrid) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive (TFSI 150, TDI 150, e-hybrid) or quattro four-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 67–73 miles | 72–75 miles (better) |
| Battery | 19.7 kWh | 19.7 kWh |
| Fastest charging | – | 40 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 31.9–163.1 mpg | 46.4–188.1 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | e-hybrid WLTP electric range: 66–73 miles combined, 78–87 miles city, depending on trim | WLTP electric range: 72–75 miles combined, 88–90 miles city (204 PS eHybrid, by trim); 72 miles combined, 87 miles city (272 PS eHybrid) |
| Charging | e-hybrid has a 19.7 kWh net (25.7 kWh gross) battery; 10–80% DC in 26 minutes; AC charge to full in 150 minutes | 19.7 kWh battery on eHybrids; up to 11 kW AC (2 h 30 min to full) and 40 kW DC (5–80% in about 26 minutes) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 43.0–46.6 mpg (TFSI 150), 34.0–36.3 mpg (TFSI 204), 31.5–33.1 mpg (TFSI 265), 49.4–53.4 mpg (TDI 150), 42.2–45.7 mpg (TDI 193), 133.2–163.1 mpg (e-hybrid); depends on trim | WLTP combined: 47.6–47.7 mpg (130 PS), 44.6–46.4 mpg (150 PS), 170.8–188.1 mpg plus 13.5–14.1 kWh/62 miles (204 PS eHybrid), 173.3–173.9 mpg plus 13.8 kWh/62 miles (272 PS eHybrid), 50.7–52.2 mpg (TDI); depends on trim |
| CO2 emissions | 138–150 g/km (TFSI 150 and TDI 150), 162–175 g/km (TDI 193), 177–204 g/km (TFSI quattro), 39–48 g/km (e-hybrid), WLTP combined | 135–144 g/km (eTSI), 142–146 g/km (TDI), 34–38 g/km (eHybrid), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | – | 652 litres |
| Length | 4,531 mm | 4,539 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Weight | From 1,635 kg | From 1,598 kg |
| Boot | Combustion-engine models, 488 litres with the rear seats up and 1,386 litres folded; e-hybrid, 375 litres with the rear seats up and 1,293 litres folded | 652 litres (eTSI and TDI) or 490 litres (eHybrid) to the height of the rear seat backrest; 1,650 or 1,486 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | Up to 1,800 kg braked (TFSI 150), 2,000 kg (TDI 150, TFSI 204, e-hybrid), 2,100 kg (TFSI 265), 2,200 kg (TDI 193) | Up to 1,600 kg braked (130 PS), 1,800 kg (150 PS and 204 PS eHybrid), 2,000 kg (272 PS eHybrid and TDI) |
| Size | 4,531 mm long, 1,859 mm wide, 1,601 mm high (combustion models; e-hybrid 1,608 mm); weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,635 kg (TFSI 150) to 1,900 kg (e-hybrid) | 4,539 mm long, 1,842 mm wide (1,859 mm R-Line, excluding mirrors), 1,658 mm high; 2,677–2,679 mm wheelbase; 11.7 m turning circle; weight is Volkswagen's unladen figure with driver, 1,598 kg (eTSI) to 1,879 kg (272 PS eHybrid) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | Panoramic curved display with 12.8-inch MMI touch display and MMI navigation plus | 12.9-inch MIB4 touchscreen (1,920 x 1,080) as standard, 15-inch (2,240 x 1,260) optional on Style and standard on Black Edition; 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro; driving experience switch with OLED display |
| Driver assistance | – | IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights and DCC Pro adaptive chassis control optional (DCC Pro not on diesel) |
| Warranty | – | 3 years or 60,000 miles; high-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (eHybrid) |
