2017 Audi Q3 vs. 2018 Audi Q3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Audi Q3 and 2018 Audi Q3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Audi Q3 and the 2018 Audi Q3.
In comparing the 2017 Audi Q3's and the 2018 Audi Q3's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Audi Q3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 Audi Q3 and 2018 Audi Q3 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Audi Q3's and the 2018 Audi Q3's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Audi Q3 is a better car than the 2018 Audi Q3.
Pricing: A used 2017 Audi Q3 ranges from $9,861 to $19,978 while a used 2018 Audi Q3 is priced between $11,357 to $21,976.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Audi Q3 and the 2018 Audi Q3 both lose 50.3 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Audi Q3 and the 2018 Audi Q3 makes 200 horsepower. Both the Q3 and the Q3 are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
32190
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
22990 - 41800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
32900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
33743
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
22990 - 41800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14432
Price Range:
9861 - 19978
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
14903
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
12648 - 17104
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
129
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92182
# Good or Great Deals:
49
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16544
Price Range:
11357 - 21976
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
17252
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13524 - 19658
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
285
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84428
# Good or Great Deals:
146
Audi Q3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Audi Q3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Audi Q3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.7 - 5.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.01
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Audi Q3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
3.7 - 6.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.01
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.011539306762305
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.7 - 8.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.653509816535611
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.1 - 8.8
Audi Q3 Rankings
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63 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Audi Q3 Trim Levels
2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 2.0T Prestige, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
2018 Audi Q3 Trim Levels
2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Sport Premium, 2.0T quattro Sport Premium Plus, 2.0T Sport Premium, 2.0T Sport Premium Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
40 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
40 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3494 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
62.6 inches
Length:
172.8 inches
Wheelbase:
102.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3494 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
62.6 inches
Length:
172.8 inches
Wheelbase:
102.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Hainan Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Gray
Florett Silver Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Red
Misano Red Pearl Effect
Silver
Cuvee Silver Metallic
White
Cortina White / Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Utopia Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Manhattan Gray Metallic
Red
Misano Red Pearl Effect
Silver
Cuvee Silver Metallic / Florett Silver Metallic
White
Cortina White / Glacier White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
