Audi Q3 vs. Lincoln MKC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q3 and Lincoln MKC 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 Lincoln MKC.
In comparing the Audi Q3's and the Lincoln MKC's specifications and ratings, The Lincoln MKC has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q3's and the Lincoln MKC's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKC is a better car than the Audi Q3.
Pricing: A used 2019 Audi Q3 ranges from $15,891 to $26,588 while a used 2019 Lincoln MKC is priced between $14,057 to $26,204.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q3’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Lincoln MKC base engine makes 245 horsepower. The Q3 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. The MKC is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles.This gives the Lincoln MKC the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi Q3 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln MKC has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi Q3, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room. The Audi Q3 and Lincoln MKC are comparable in regards to front head room.
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:
34700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
34063
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
23200 - 41800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
41166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
31995 - 52400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21377
Price Range:
15891 - 26588
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
20660
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
15392 - 24248
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
65
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66134
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19898
Price Range:
14057 - 26204
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
23700
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
18925 - 33689
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
287
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
74531
# Good or Great Deals:
131
Audi Q3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lincoln MKC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
4.7 - 7.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.01
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.0 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.243
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2740002864490423
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9562951622293416
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 20.0
Audi Q3 Rankings
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63 out of / 70Lincoln MKC Rankings
Available 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
Lincoln MKC Trim Levels
Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
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):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
314 / 424 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
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:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
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:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.1 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:
3823 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
179.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
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
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Iced Mocha / Magnetic Gray
Orange
Not available
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ceramic Pearl Tinted Clearcoat / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Green
Baltic Sea Green
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
Brown
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