Audi Q3 2011–2015 car dimensions: 4388 mm long, 1831 mm wide and 1590 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,460 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
Dual-zone electronic climate control is standard, letting driver and passenger set different temperatures. A 6.5-inch colour display with MMI controls and Concert radio comes as standard, along with Bluetooth and Audi Music Interface. Rear parking sensors are standard. Cruise control, front parking sensors, reversing camera, Audi side assist blind-spot warning and Audi active lane assist are optional, often in packs on higher trims. The cabin feels solid with good materials and a practical layout for daily use.
Boot space is 460 litres with seats up, expanding to 1365 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats folded. The load floor is usefully flat with little wheelarch intrusion, though the loading lip is high. A reversible floor and through-load options are available.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1800 kg on most models and 2000 kg on higher-output engines, with unbraked limits around 750 kg. Tow-bar preparation is available and includes adapted engine cooling. Payload is typically around 525 kg depending on specification.
The Q3 suits light work and leisure towing with its available quattro drive and stable chassis. No reinforced suspension is listed as standard or optional in the published equipment.
The cabin has dual-zone climate control as standard with rear vents. Front seats offer electric multi-way adjustment and lumbar support on higher grades or as options, plus sport seats with side bolsters. Acoustic windscreen glass reduces noise. A panoramic glass sunroof is available or standard depending on market and grade, flooding the interior with light.
Euro NCAP five-star rating from 2011 tests
Standard front, side and curtain airbags plus ESP
Start-stop and recuperation systems standard
Longlife service up to 30,000 km or two years
ISOFIX points standard on outer rear seats
Fuel efficiency comes from TFSI petrol and TDI diesel engines with standard start-stop and recuperation to cut consumption on every drive.
Servicing uses longlife intervals of 30,000 km or two years with suitable oil, or fixed 15,000 km or one-year schedules as an alternative.
Safety kit centres on multiple airbags, electronic stability control and ISOFIX, delivering a five-star Euro NCAP result with strong adult and child scores.
Keep the car with regular oil and filter changes plus checks on brakes and Haldex clutch where fitted to maintain reliability over time.
Length 4388 mm, Width 1831 mm, Height 1590 mm, Wheelbase 2603 mm (Q3 2011–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Audi UK Technical Data PDF, autoevolution/brochures, paint from 2011-era colour lists.