Audi Q3 (2025 onwards) | Expert Rating

Summary

The Audi Q3 is a mid-sized SUV and ‘Sportback’ coupé-SUV range, sitting above the smaller Q2 and larger Q5 in Audi’s model line-up. This is the third-generation Q3 – arriving in Summer 2025 – which is offered with pure-petrol, diesel, or plug-in hybrid power.

Built on the same foundations as the Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan, The latest iteration of the Q3 has had a solid reviewer reception in the UK, picking up review scores ranging from above average to good, with particular praise for its practical interior, classy cabin finish, refined driving experience and Audi’s class-leading on-board tech offering.

“In almost all of the areas it needs to, the new Audi Q3 excels”, says Jordan Katsianis of Auto Express. “I wouldn’t say any it is especially engaging to drive, but it always feels impressively composed and well-rounded – not something you can say about most of its rivals.”

Top Gear’s Stephen Dobie offers up similar praise, explaining that the Q3 is everything an Audi should be; “comfy interior, tidy if uninvolving dynamics, and a generous choice of engines and power sources”, concluding that the Audi is a “solid, safe bet.”

While a few outlets mark the car down for road noise, a lack of infotainment physical buttons and switches and thirsty pure petrol engines, the biggest drawback cited by motoring journalists is the price. The Motoring Research team points out that “only one version dips below £40,000”, and “many desirable features are extra-cost options”.

As of December 2025, the Audi Q3 holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 67%. Beyond the Audi’s positive set of review scores and its full five-star Euro NCAP safety credentials, this overall rating is hindered by higher-than-average estimated running costs.

Key specifications

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Safety rating

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of December 2025, the third-generation Audi Q3 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Running cost rating

The Audi Q3 is a relatively affordable car to own and run when compared to the mid-sized SUV market at large, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The estimated average fuel consumption of petrol-only models – 38mpg – makes this entry-level Q3 thirstier than many other similarly sized rivals that undercut Audi on price. Diesel version fair a bit better, with an average economy of 51mpg. As you might expect, the top-spec plug-in hybrid is the most fuel efficient, UK tests returning 143mpg on average.

The plug-in hybrid’s battery range of 68 miles also means that the car can cover all of your shorter weekly commutes on electric power alone should you charge it semi-regularly. That said, PHEV alternatives like the Cupra Terramar and Volkswagen Tiguan can cover several miles more on a single charge, as per our data.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of December 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the third-generation Audi Q3 to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Q3, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Audi Q3

Audi’s new car warranty is the basic industry standard, and worse than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Q3.

The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, the Q3 plug-in hybrid version has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

Warranty on a used Audi Q3

• If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ Audi Q3 from an official Audi dealership, you will get a minimum one-year warranty included.
• If you are buying a used Audi Q3 from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
• If you are buying a used Audi Q3 from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.

If you’re looking to buy any used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Audi Q3

As of December 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Audi Q3. However, recall information is updated very regularly, so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Audi dealer.

Similar cars

If you’re looking at a new or used Audi Q3, you might also be interested in these alternatives

Citroën C5 Aircross | Cupra Terramar | Ford Kuga | Honda CR-V | Hyundai Tucson | Jeep Compass | Kia Sportage | Mazda CX-5 | Mercedes-Benz GLA | MG HS | Nissan Qashqai | Peugeot 3008 | Renault Austral | SEAT Ateca | Skoda Kodiaq | Suzuki S-Cross | Toyota C-HR | Vauxhall Grandland | Volkswagen Tiguan

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