Audi Q3 Sportback 2026 vs Audi A3 2026
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Audi Q3 Sportback — best value, most powerful, safest, longest warranty, biggest boot
The true 5-year cost estimate
Audi Q3 Sportback 2026 costs about 30,168 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Audi Q3 Sportback 2026 | Audi A3 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 135,492 SAR (2,258 SAR per month) | 165,660 SAR (2,761 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 3,230 SAR | 2,642 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 3,300 SAR – 8,250 SAR | 3,380 SAR – 8,450 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 97,110 SAR (59%) | 99,464 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 | 65 | 58 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 165,000 SAR – 200,000 SAR ~ | 169,000 SAR – 200,000 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 190 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s | 8.4 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch (DCT) · 7 | Dual-clutch (DCT) · 7 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.5 km/L | 16.5 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,500 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,567 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,636 mm |
| Boot capacity | 530 L | 425 L |
| Weight | 1,615 kg | 1,370 kg |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 140 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 3
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| Features | ||
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Audi Q3 Sportback 2026 or Audi A3 2026?
Audi Q3 Sportback 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 165,000 SAR versus 169,000 SAR for Audi A3 2026 — a difference of about 4,000 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 3,230 SAR for Audi Q3 Sportback 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Audi Q3 Sportback 2026 between 3,300 SAR and 8,250 SAR, and Audi A3 2026 between 3,380 SAR and 8,450 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Audi Q3 Sportback 2026 scores 65/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 58/100 for Audi A3 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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