Audi Q3 VS Audi Q5 comparison // Which one is right for you?

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This is a couple car comparison of the Audi Q3 subcompact premium SUV versus the Audi Q5 compact luxury SUV. Which Audi SUV is right for you?The Q3 and Q5 are popular choices in the Audi lineup with the Q5 in the compact crossover category and the Q3 in the sub-compact segment. These two are cross shopped often for their convenient size and the value they offer. We are going to be focusing on the Q5 and Q3 45 in this comparison. Both the Audi Q3 and Audi Q5 have a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine but the Q5 gets a 12-volt mild hybrid with 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque and a 7-speed automatic transmission. The Audi Q3 has 228 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Standard AWD for the Q3 and Q5 and Audi recommends premium fuel for the Q5, regular for the Q3. Both the Q3 and Q5 have similar standard features like a power tailgate, heated front seats, a power driver seat, leather seating surfaces and a panoramic sunroof. The Q3 comes standard with a manual passenger seat, the Q5 a power passenger seat and a power tailgate with a kick sensor. The Q3 gets a standard heated steering wheel but the Q5 has it standard one up from the base model. Standard technology for the Audi Q3 includes a standard 8.8” touchscreen and a 10.25” digital driver display, available 10.1” touchscreen and 12.3” digital driver display. The Q5 a standard 10.1” touchscreen and a 7” driver information display, available 12.3”. The Q3 top trim has driver seat memory, wireless Apple Carplay and a Sonos premium audio system. The Q5 one up from the base model on the Progressiv model has driver seat memory, available ventilated front seats, front sport seats, lumbar support, heated rear seats, a wireless charger, the Bang and Olufsen sound system, available adaptive air suspension and adaptive damping suspension. The Q3 does not come with ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and a head-up display. The Q3 45 base trim starts at $41,150 CAD, $38,700 USD Premium, Progressiv $44,050 CAD, $42,000 USD Premium Plus and Technik $47,650 CAD. The Q5 45 base trim starts at $48,000 CAD, $46,000 USD Premium, Progressiv $54,700 CAD, $51,500 USD Premium Plus and Technik $59,450 CAD.

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[rexdiamond]

Coming from an X3, I shopped both BMW and Audi and purchased a 2022 Q5 Premium package. The Q5 just felt a lot more solid, quier and luxurious than the Q3 and ride quality was much better than the X1 and X3. As you say it's an amazing all-rounder that simply does everything well. I would have loved to have saved the $$$ on the Q3, but after a back to back test drive the Q5 was the car for me. That's not to say that the Q3 isn't a great car in it's own right, but they're just in different classes.

[isimonsez]

I drove the Q5 as a loaner and I loved it although as a daily driver I’d go for the A4 allroad because I like the drive of a car over the higher ride of an SUV. I don’t mind a tablet style MMI - sitting higher makes it so you don’t take your eyes off the road completely. You can still see the road w your peripheral vision

[AB-jktw]

Love the channel. Our Q3 is perfect for us - lots of room, comfortable, fun to drive and regular fuel!

[hkhou]

After checking out BMW X1, 2, 3 and Q5 - I decided to go with the 2022 Q3 Progressiv - best decision ever. Great looking car, saved on gas, good power ..etc Love the integrated touch screen over the tablet style on Q5. Tablet is outdated design and you might as well get Toyota.

[myalfie]

I have just taken delivery of a 2022 Q3 sline black edition in Navarra blue with the sound and comfort pack and it’s absolutely beautiful to look at and to drive

[AThirstyPhilosopher]

This is the exact comparison i needed. Thank you! The Q3 is at the top of my list right now. I might wait a year or two to see if they’re planning hybrid versions of either of these.

[fredadam]

We have a 2018 Q5 we purchased used. It is a terrific car both in town and on long trips for the two of us 71 year old California grandparents. However, with the grandkids growing we actually find the back seat too small to fit the grandsons' long legs. A big reason for subscribing to your channel is to help us locate our next ride. Keep up the great work.

[BhaskarDeva]

Excellent comparo. Loved the video. I own a 2022 Q3 Tecknik with S-line package in Switzerland and so far it's been a good experience. I've been tempted to get a Q5 or X3 every now and then. But the compact dimensions of the Q3 make it more manageable in Europe with narrow roads and tight parking spots. Interestingly, i own the Sportback version in all black and i think it looks pretty cool. Sadly due to the prevailing semiconductor shortage, i missed out on a few extras like 360 camera and sunroof :(

[omarboujtat]

I liked the Audi Q3 because it has an elegant shape and a special touch screen

[justcollectingdust]

Your videos are WAY better than watching TV! We are shopping and retired, tossing up between the Audi A4 Allroad, Q5, Q3, Forester, Outback, Venza, RX350....LOL...that's our narrowed down list! :) One question if I may...you don't touch on Sound systems, like which you prefer sound wise. Even being older than dirt it is important for relaxing while we make our trips. Thanks for having the best videos on mean that!

[michaelsylvester]

Hello to you both,
Thank you for the great review.

[jazzjokesjalopies]

Q3 would be our choice as empty nesters. And you made a stinker of a day better for me, so thanks for that. ❤️

[Kaldryf]

Just moved up to a SQ5 from our GTI last week. We needed the extra backseat room, and that power.. vrooom!

[neilforker]

When we shopped for our first Audi in 2020, we first drove a Q5. Then we drove a Q3. As we pulled away in the Q3 we IMMEDIATELY turned to each other with that "no way" look. We found the Q3 to be course and unsophisticated compared to the Q5. It was noisy, and the ride was rough even on the comfort setting. To us the Audi cachet wouldn't be enough to lead us to a Q3. We ended up with a Q5, and I just traded in my 2019 VW Atlas for a Q5 plug-in hybrid. It is of course a lot less space than my Atlas, but as you've point out in other videos, a VW isn't an Audi, especially when comparing the MQB and MLB chassis. I decided to sacrifice the space for sophistication and the hybrid drivetrain. A bit off-topic, but it's a shame VW didn't hybridize the Atlas, because unlike most of the motor press, I loved my Atlas for it's size, it's quiet and comfortable ride, it's value (mine was fully loaded and still cheaper than a Q5 Premium Plus that had way less features) and it was completely trouble-free. I might have bought another one if they'd at least partially electrified it

[tpaddock]

Two empty nesters with a 35 lb dog here. We have a 2020 Q3 45. Is it quite as polished as the Q5? Nope, but we could not justify the extra money for such a small increase in cargo capacity (and consider most other elements pretty much equal). It is a great car for around town and the highway fuel economy is very good. The engine/transmission combo is not quite as smooth as our previous BMW X3, but that thing was in another class, for sure. The Q3 pretty fun to drive, but I did prefer my 2019 Civic hatch turbo, with its great power to weight ratio and low to the ground center of gravity. Seriously considering another Q3 when lease is up on the current one.

[RE-ueoz]

When I shopped Audi in the spring almost all the Q5 and Q3 did not have blind spot alert, adaptive cruise, or navigation, and other “deleted” items due to the chip shortage.

[Memo-xrnu]

Great Review Thanks : ) Blessings to You Both : )

[hollybirge]

My husband has a 2019 Q5 Progressiv. I’ve never seen him love a car like he loves that Audi. He prefers the track pad on his to the touch screen on the newer ones. I agree with Andrea on the handling being too light, but my daily driver is a GTI.

[NealKanter]

What's your opinion of the B & O sound system only available on the Q5? Always enjoy the reviews, thanks!

[tonyadavis]

I currently have a Q5 with over 100, 000 miles. I am thinking of going with the Q3 this time even though I have loved my Q5 I can go smaller since no kids and I like that it’s regular gas.