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Audi Q3 vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q3 or VW ID.Polo?

Audi Q3 vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Audi Q3

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  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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VW ID.Polo

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW ID.Polo is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Audi Q3 costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,804 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.Polo offers considerably more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 335 km more than the Audi Q3.

ID.Polo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q3 offers markedly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 211 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 7.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q3 delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Q3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.Polo is barely lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 1,635 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q3 offers very slightly more boot space – 488 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q3 carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 km
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Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 is a compact premium crossover that blends sharp styling with a well-crafted interior, making it an appealing choice for urban drivers who want a touch of luxury. It delivers a composed ride, intuitive tech features and a practical cabin, so it works well as a comfortable daily driver with an upscale feel.

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Very comfortable. Precise steering. E35 petrol engine, 150 hp — sufficient. Manual gearbox very good and well-geared. Looks very handsome. Very large boot. Premium interior.

VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Audi Q3
VW ID.Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,200 - 52,900 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
118 - 119 km
Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 195 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,635 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 535 kg
Payload
444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q3 have?

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

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