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Audi Q3 vs Audi A7 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (272 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (38200 £ vs 55000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q3 or Audi A7?

Audi Q3

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Audi A7

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi Q3 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A7 manages with 1.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Audi Q3 with 1.70 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q3 performs clearly better – achieving up to 119 km, about 51 km more than the Audi A7.

A7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 has a decisively edge – offering 630 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Audi Q3 takes 5.70 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A7 performs to a small extent better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Audi Q3 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A7 pulls clearly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.

Q3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi Q3 offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi Q3 is barely noticeable lighter – 1635 kg compared to 1770 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A7 offers hardly perceptible more room – 535 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A7 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1390 L, which is about 4 L more than the Audi Q3.

When it comes to payload, Audi A7 a bit takes the win – 600 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A7 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
Audi Q3
Audi A7

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Audi Q3

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The Audi Q3 feels like a grown-up compact SUV with premium polish and city-friendly agility, the sort of car that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally satisfying. Inside, you get quality materials and smart packaging that keep things practical without skimping on style, so it’s an easy pick for buyers who want luxury without the drama.

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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Audi Q3
Audi A7

Costs and Consumption

Price
38200 - 52900 £
Price
55000 - 117900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 - 119 km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.40 kWh
co2
39 - 195 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1635 - 1900 kg
Curb weight
1770 - 2150 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
4531 mm
Length
4969 - 5009 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1908 - 1950 mm
Height
1559 - 1601 mm
Height
1422 - 1424 mm
Max trunk capacity
1196 - 1386 L
Max trunk capacity
1235 - 1390 L
Payload
505 - 535 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
208 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1968 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Audi
Is the Audi Q3 offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi Q3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.