Audi A6 vs Audi Q3

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Audi Q3 price starts at Rs. 51.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.75 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Audi A6, priced at Rs. 63.74 Lakh. On the performance front, the A6 uses a 1984cc engine producing 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm and the Q3 a 1984cc engine producing 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the A6 and Q3, the A6 is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the Q3 stands out for affordability.

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A6 vs Q3 Comparison Summary

Specification Audi A6Audi Q3
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 63.74 LakhRs. 51.99 Lakh
Mileage 14.11 kmplNot Available
Engine 1984 cc1984 cc
Max power 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h229 Km/h

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Basic Info Audi A6 45 TFSI Premium PlusAudi Q3 NovaBMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport
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Brand Name Audi Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 63.74 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 51.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 52.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1984 cc 1499 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed 7-Speed DCT 7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type FWD AWD FWD
Colors
Audi A6 Colors
Audi Q3 Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.11 Kmpl Not Available 16.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55/R18 Not Available 225/55 R18
Boot Space 530 Liters Not Available 500 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 7 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,23,302 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,00,572 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,02,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.75 Lakh A6 Insurance Rs. 2.30 Lakh Q3 Insurance Rs. 2.07 Lakh X1 Insurance
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Displacement
1984 cc
1984 cc
1499 cc
Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
2.0L TFSI
B38 turbo I3
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1984 cc
1499 cc
Max Power
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
FWD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
Not Available
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1740 Kg
Not Available
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Twin
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
No

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
4.48 s
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.8 Sec
7.1 Sec
9.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
73 Liters
Not Available
51 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
229 Km/h
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
14.11 Kmpl
Not Available
16.35 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
Not Available
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Alloy
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Power
Electronic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.95 m
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Size
225/55/R18
Not Available
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Not Available
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
20.32cm TFT Colour Display, Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather, Driver Information System, 17.78cm Colour Display
Not Available
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
11.9
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Leather
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient light
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Adjustable
Yes
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
530
Not Available
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
4
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space
530 Liters
Not Available
500 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,2 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
Not Available
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Smoke Headlamps
No
Not Available
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
No
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
No
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4939*2110*1470 mm3
Not Available
4447*1821*1598 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
Not Available
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
165 mm
Not Available
Not Available
No. Of Doors
4
Not Available
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Bose Surround Sound System, Audi Sound System, Bluetooth Interface For Hands-Free Mode and Audio Streaming, CD Player, DVD Player, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Screen, SD Card
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Not Available
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Curtain
No
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
No
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Not Available
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Smart Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
3 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
No
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
No
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
5
Not Available
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
14
10
12
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
Not Available
Power Boot
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,2 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
Not Available
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
No
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
No
Not Available
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Not Available
Compass
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Smart Key Band
No
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Height & Reach
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
12.8 inch
10.7
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
All Windows
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
No
Not Available
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
No
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
7
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise control system with speed limiter,illuminated seat beltbuckles,ESC/ABS/EBD; brake booster, hydraulic brake assist
Not Available
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
BMW Connected
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2345
Not Available
Not Available
rearTread
1627 mm
Not Available
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Audi A6
  • New flashy design to the interiors
  • Three coloured screens to cocoon you in the drivers cockpit
  • New chassis is quite agile and comfortable
  • Petrol is refined and powerful
  • Looks sharp
Audi A6
  • No diesel option
  • Not really a chauffeur driven option
  • Not really exciting from behind the wheel either
  • Only one drivetrain option
  • Audi has also chosen to leave quattro all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering and the more powerful engines off the options list
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Which car is best between Audi A6 vs Audi Q3?
Audi Q3 has out rated Audi A6 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Audi A6 vs Audi Q3?
The Audi Q3 is cheaper than Audi A6 by ₹11.75 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi A6 vs Audi Q3?
For the 45 TFSI Premium Plus version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A6 produces 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 370Nm@1600-4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Nova version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4400rpm of torque

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