Audi A3 2026 vs Audi Q3 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
Audi A3 2026 costs about 29,114 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Audi A3 2026 | Audi Q3 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 165,660 SAR (2,761 SAR per month) | 194,774 SAR (3,246 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 2,642 SAR | 2,907 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 3,380 SAR – 8,450 SAR | 4,300 SAR – 10,750 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 99,464 SAR (59%) | 126,537 SAR (59%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 58 | 57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 169,000 SAR – 200,000 SAR ~ | 215,000 SAR – 250,000 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 150 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s | 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch (DCT) · 7 | Dual-clutch (DCT) · 6 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.5 km/L | 15.0 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,495 mm | 4,484 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,585 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Boot capacity | 425 L | 530 L |
| Weight | 1,370 kg | 1,560 kg |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 170 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 3
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Audi A3 2026 or Audi Q3 2026?
Audi A3 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 169,000 SAR versus 215,000 SAR for Audi Q3 2026 — a difference of about 46,000 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Audi A3 2026 costs roughly 2,642 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 2,907 SAR for Audi Q3 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Audi A3 2026 between 3,380 SAR and 8,450 SAR, and Audi Q3 2026 between 4,300 SAR and 10,750 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Audi A3 2026 scores 58/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 57/100 for Audi Q3 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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