Audi Q3 vs. INFINITI QX30
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q3 and INFINITI QX30 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 Audi Q3 and the INFINITI QX30.
When comparing the Audi Q3's and the INFINITI QX30's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q3 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The INFINITI QX30 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q3's and the INFINITI QX30's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI QX30 is a better car than the Audi Q3.
Pricing: A used 2019 Audi Q3 ranges from $19,058 to $29,105 while a used 2019 INFINITI QX30 is priced between $16,392 to $25,623.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi Q3 loses 47.6 percent of its value and the INFINITI QX30 loses 49 percent of its value. This means the Audi Q3 retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the INFINITI QX30.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q3’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the INFINITI QX30 base engine makes 208 horsepower. The Q3 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. The QX30 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. This gives the INFINITI QX30 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi Q3. The Q3 uses regular unleaded, and the QX30 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI QX30 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and front leg room. The Audi Q3, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
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:
$34,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$35,566
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$23,200 - $52,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$35,566
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$23,200 - $52,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,690
Price Range:
$19,058 - $29,105
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$25,524
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$17,213 - $42,906
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55,142
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,507
Price Range:
$16,392 - $25,623
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$25,524
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$17,213 - $42,906
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61,824
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Audi Q3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
INFINITI QX30 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
9.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI QX30
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.8
Audi Q3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
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2 out of / 13Ranking
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4 out of / 59Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 68Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Ranking
58 out of / 68Ranking
61 out of / 68INFINITI QX30 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Ranking
63 out of / 68Ranking
64 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi Q3 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro S line Prem Plus 45 TFSI, quattro S line Premium 45 TFSI, quattro S line Prestige 45 TFSI
INFINITI QX30 Trim Levels
Essential, Luxe, Pure, Sport
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
302 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
23.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
107.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
34 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3902 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
62.9 inches
Length:
176.6 inches
Wheelbase:
105.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3285 lbs
Width:
82 inches
Height:
59.5 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Cosmos Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Nano Gray Metallic
Orange
Pulse Orange
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian / Pearlescent Black
Blue
Ink Blue
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Orange
Not available
Red
Magnetic Red
Silver
Blade Silver
White
Majestic White
Beige
Liquid Copper
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Graphite
Brown
Not available
