Audi Q3 vs Tata Sierra

Last Updated: October 16, 2026

Tata Sierra price starts at Rs. 11.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 44.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Audi Q3, priced at Rs. 55.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the Q3 uses a 1984cc engine producing 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm and the Sierra a 1498cc engine producing 105bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Q3 and Sierra, the Q3 is the better pick for performance, while the Sierra stands out for affordability.

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Q3 vs Sierra Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q3Tata Sierra
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 55.99 LakhRs. 11.49 Lakh
Engine 1984 cc1498 cc
Max power 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm105bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 229 Km/hNot Available

Q3 vs Sierra Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi Q3 ZenithTata Sierra Smart PlusBMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport
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Brand Name Audi Tata BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 55.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 52.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1498 cc 1499 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm 105bhp@6000rpm 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 6 Speed 7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type AWD FWD FWD
Colors
Audi Q3 Colors
Tata Sierra Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available Not Available 16.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 215/65 R17 225/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available 622 Liters 500 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No Yes
Cruise Control Yes No Yes
Airbags Not Available Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,08,310 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 22,227 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Q3 Insurance Rs. 53,856 Sierra Insurance Rs. 2.07 Lakh X1 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1984 cc
1498 cc
1499 cc
Engine Type
2.0L TFSI
1.5L Revotron
B38 turbo I3
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1498 cc
1499 cc
Max Power
201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
105bhp@6000rpm
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
145Nm@2100rpm
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
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6 Speed
7-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
Atkinson
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
No
Twin
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.1 Sec
Not Available
9.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
50 Liters
51 Liters
Top Speed
229 Km/h
Not Available
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
Not Available
16.35 Kmpl

Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
MacPherson Strut suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Rear twist beam
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electronic
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3
Not Available
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/65 R17
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
18
17
18
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial & Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
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
Digital Cluster Size
11.9
4
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Integrated
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1257 Litres
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
622 Liters
500 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Flush door handles
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
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
No
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
No
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
4340*1841*1715 mm3
4447*1821*1598 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2730 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
205 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
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
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Yes
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
3 Zone
Yes
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
No
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
No
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
12
No
12
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height & Reach
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Flush door handles
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 & Rear
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Not Available
Compass
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.8 inch
Not Available
10.7
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
No
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
No
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
No
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
No
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
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
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Not Available
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
Not Available
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
No
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
BMW Connected
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
No
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Tata Sierra
  • Stunning (Red Dot award-winning) design and road presence. Grabs attention even before you know it’s called Sierra.
  • Good range of engines and transmissions to choose from. Turbo-petrol is exciting!
  • Top-notch safety: Up to 7 airbags, ESC, Level 2 ADAS, high-resolution 360 degree camera and more.
  • Tech-bomb! Triple screens, BIG panoramic sunroof, 12-speaker JBL Black sound system, front seat ventilation, and more.
  • Plenty spacious and practical for the family’s use. Backseat owners will love the space, comfort and amenities.
  • Big boot can easily handle road trips or airport runs.
  • Great ride quality. Feels planted and ready for rough roads.
Tata Sierra
  • The front row is not spacious for exceptionally tall users (over 6.2-6.3ft). Most rivals in the segment are more accommodating for such drivers/passengers.
  • Issues and niggles experienced such as loose trim and glitching electronics.
  • Diesel engine refinement could be better.
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Q3 Vs Sierra Vs BMW X1 FAQs

Which car is best between Audi Q3 vs Tata Sierra?
Audi Q3 has out rated Tata Sierra on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Audi Q3 vs Tata Sierra?
The Tata Sierra is cheaper than Audi Q3 by ₹44.50 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi Q3 vs Tata Sierra?
For the Zenith version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4400rpm of torque. Whereas for the Smart Plus version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Sierra produces 105bhp@6000rpm of power and 145Nm@2100rpm of torque

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