Audi Q3 vs. Toyota Corolla Cross
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q3 and Toyota Corolla Cross 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 Toyota Corolla Cross.
When comparing the Audi Q3's and the Toyota Corolla Cross's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q3 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Corolla Cross has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q3's and the Toyota Corolla Cross's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla Cross is a better car than the Audi Q3.
Pricing: A used 2024 Audi Q3 ranges from $37,981 to $47,178 while a used 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross is priced between $25,771 to $34,576. For a new model, the Audi Q3's price is between $41,536 and $50,024, with the Toyota Corolla Cross priced between $25,909 and $34,412.
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 Toyota Corolla Cross loses 30.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla Cross retains 17.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi Q3.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q3’s base engine makes 184 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla Cross base engine makes 169 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Corolla Cross, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Audi Q3, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Audi Q3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Corolla Cross has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41536 - 50024
Starting MSRP:
37400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
40572
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
25600 - 49900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
25909 - 34412
Starting MSRP:
23860
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27871
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23860 - 30300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41880
Price Range:
37981 - 47178
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
45794
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
28730 - 58418
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
462
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17284
# Good or Great Deals:
120
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30536
Price Range:
25771 - 34576
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
33244
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
29649 - 36546
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
457
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
18924
# Good or Great Deals:
117
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
18036
Depreciation %:
0.48224578
Resale Value $:
19364
Residual Value %:
0.51775422
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.4612435
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.43027751 - 0.50596923
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
7367
Depreciation %:
0.30873996
Resale Value $:
16493
Residual Value %:
0.69126004
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.42031495
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.29061823 - 0.47283242
Audi Q3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.112002 / 10
Reliability:
6.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.536006 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Corolla Cross Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.618258 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q3
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
11.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
11.1 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.091
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla Cross
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7386999034266504
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.3 - 6.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8007583180711673
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 18.3
Audi Q3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 64Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
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10 out of / 12Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Ranking
54 out of / 68Ranking
60 out of / 68Ranking
61 out of / 68Toyota Corolla Cross Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 56Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 19Ranking
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19 out of / 19Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
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55 out of / 67Ranking
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62 out of / 67Ranking
65 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi Q3 Trim Levels
quattro Premium 40 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 40 TFSI, quattro S line Prem Plus 45 TFSI, quattro S line Premium 45 TFSI
Toyota Corolla Cross Trim Levels
L, LE, XLE
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
184 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
169 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 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):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 461 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Cargo Space:
24 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
118.9 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:
3125 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
175.6 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Nano Gray Metallic
Orange
Pulse Orange
Red
Progressive Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Celestite
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Sonic Silver
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Light Gray
