2021 Audi Q3 vs 2021 Audi Q5

Are you interested in buying a new Audi? With the new year, Audi has released new models. Read on to see how the 2021 Audi Q3 and Audi Q5 compare against each other.

Size & Capacity Differences 2021 Audi Q3 vs 2021 Audi Q5:

The Audi Q5 has slightly more room than the Audi Q3. The Q5 has 40.9 in and 38.0 inches of legroom in the front and rear seats, respectively. On the other hand, the Audi Q3 has 40.0 inches of legroom in the front and 36.1 inches in the rear. However, overall, both cars have a good amount of legroom for all passengers.

If you're looking for more cargo space, then the Audi Q5 might be the better car for you. It has 40/20/40 rear-folding seats that help you maximize your cargo space from 25.8 cubic ft to 54.0 cubic ft when they are folded down. Whereas the Audi Q3 has 48 cubic ft of cargo space with the rear seats folded down and 23.7 cubic ft when they are up.

Features Differences 2021 Audi Q3 vs 2021 Audi Q5:

In terms of the exterior, the Audi Q3 has LED headlights and rear fog lights. The Audi Q5, on the other hand, has full LED headlights with a DRL signature and LED taillights with dynamic turn signal. If we move to the interior, the Audi Q5 has a 12.3-inch instrument display, which allows drivers to customize the screen to their liking. The driver can choose from the Classic, Sport, and Dynamic modes. Lastly, the Audi Q3 also has a 12.3-inch digital cluster.

TheAudi Q3 has a smartphone interface that is compatible with Apple CarPlay® and Google™ Android Auto™. The Q5 also comes with Audi connect® that provides information about directions, weather, and traffic conditions. In addition, there is a complimentary 6-month trial of Audi connect PRIME and a Wi-fi hotspot.

Performance Difference 2021 Audi Q3 vs 2021 Audi Q5

Both the Audi Q3 and Audi Q5 are powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder engine. However, the Audi Q5 boosts a stronger 261 hp and 273lb-ft of torque, whereas the Audi Q3 has 184 hp and a rate of 221lb-ft of torque. The Audi Q5 also has a faster acceleration time of 5.7 seconds in comparison to the 8.6 second acceleration time of the Audi Q3. So, if speed and power are important for you, the Audi Q5 might be the better car between the two.

Both the Q3 and the Q5 have the quattro® all-wheel drive, but the Q5 also comes with ultra® technology. The Q3 has MacPherson strut front suspension and a four-link rear suspension. The Q5 however, has a five-link suspension - Audi comfort suspension in both the front and the rear. The Q3 has Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission, whereas the Q3 has a Seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic transmission.

AUDI Q3

AUDI Q5

AUDI Q3 (S line 45 TFSI®)		AUDI Q5 (55 TFSI® e)
$34,000	Starting MSRP	$43,300
228 hp	Horsepower	362 hp
quattro® with ultra technology	Drivetrain	quattro® with ultra technology
22 city mpg/30 highway mpg	Fuel economy (estimated)	23 city mpg/28 highway mpg
23.7 cu ft (rear seats backed up) 48.0 cu ft (rear seats folded)	Maximum Cargo Volume	25.8 cu ft (rear seats backed up) 54.0 cu ft (rear seats folded)
40.0 in (front) 36.1 (in middle)	Legroom	40.9 in (front) 38.0 (rear)
10.1-inch MMI® touch display	Standard Infotainment Display	8.8 inch MMI display®