Audi Q3 vs Volkswagen Passat

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q3 and Volkswagen Passat. The Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh and Volkswagen Passat price is Rs. 25.99 Lakh. The Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Volkswagen Passat is available in 1968 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl and Passat provides the mileage of 17.42 kmpl.

Q3 vs Passat Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q3	Passat
Price	Rs. 44.25 Lakh	Rs. 25.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1968 cc
Power	192 bhp	174 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Volkswagen Passat

Comfortline Connect

Rs. 25.99 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Volkswagen Passat

Comfortline Connect

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Specifications
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colours

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	7.89
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	14.22
Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1968 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	DSG Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	174 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	350 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.93View Mileage Details	17.42View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	896
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Struts	McPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	4-Link Axle	Multi-link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	5.85
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	215 / 60 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags		9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	3

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	Halogen on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Manual

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	10	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Deep Black
	Navarra Blue Metallic	Atlantic Blue
	Nano Grey Metallic	Black Oak brown
	Pulse Orange	Mangan Grey
	Glacier White Metallic	Pyrit Silver
	Glacier White Metallic	Oryx white

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By Vikrant Singh01 Aug 2019

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Q3 vs Passat Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q3 and Volkswagen Passat?

Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh and Volkswagen Passat price is Rs. 25.99 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Passat is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Q3 and Passat is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, mileage of Q3 is 14.93kmpl and for the Comfortline Connect variant, mileage of Passat is 17.42kmpl. Thus making Passat the most fuel efficient as compared to Q3

Q: How is the performance of Q3 compared to Passat?

For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque. For the Comfortline Connect variant, 1968 cc Diesel engine of Passat produces 174 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Audi Q3 vs Volkswagen Passat

Length (mm)	4482	4767
Width (mm)	1849	1832
Height (mm)	1607	1456
Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2786
Ground Clearance (mm)		145
Kerb Weight (kg)	1700	1535

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	355	586
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62.4	66

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	50000	Unlimited