Audi Q3 vs Toyota Fortuner

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

Toyota Fortuner price starts at Rs. 50.97 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.02 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Audi Q3, priced at Rs. 51.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the Q3 uses a 1984cc engine producing 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm and the Fortuner a 2755cc engine producing 201.15bhp@3000-3420rpm. If you're deciding between the Q3 and Fortuner, the Q3 is the better pick for top speed, while the Fortuner stands out for affordability.

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Q3 vs Fortuner Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q3Toyota Fortuner
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 51.99 LakhRs. 50.97 Lakh
Engine 1984 cc2755 cc
Max power 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm201.15bhp@3000-3420rpm
Top speed 229 Km/h190 Km/h

Q3 vs Fortuner Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi Q3 ZenithToyota Fortuner GR S 4X4 Diesel ATBMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport
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Brand Name Audi Toyota BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price Rs. 50.97 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 52.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 2755 cc 1499 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm 201.15bhp@3000-3420rpm 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 6-Speed with Sequential Shift 7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type AWD 4WD FWD
Colors
Audi Q3 Colors
Toyota Fortuner Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available Not Available 16.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 265/60 R18 225/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available Not Available 500 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags 9 Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 98,599 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,02,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 26,864 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Q3 Insurance Fortuner Insurance X1 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1984 cc
2755 cc
1499 cc
Engine Type
2.0L TFSI
2.8 L Diesel engine
B38 turbo I3
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
2755 cc
1499 cc
Max Power
201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
201.15bhp@3000-3420rpm
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
500Nm@1620-2820rpm
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 DCT
6-Speed with Sequential Shift
7-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
FWD
Valve Configuration
Not Available
DOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
Direct Injection
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Twin
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
ECO / NORMAL / SPORT
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
No

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
Not Available
Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
Double wishbone suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electronic
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.8 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/60 R18
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leather
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
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
296 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
Not Available
500 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
4795*1855*1835 mm3
4447*1821*1598 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2745 mm
2670 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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
Yes
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Premium JBL Speakers (11 Speakers Including Subwoofer & Amplifier)
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
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
12
11
12
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Premium JBL Speakers (11 Speakers Including Subwoofer & Amplifier)
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
Not Available
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
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
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
12.8 inch
8 Inch
10.7
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & 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
All Windows
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Driver
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
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
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Airbags
9
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
9
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm with Ultrasonic Sensor and Glass Break Sensor
Not Available
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
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
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
Yes
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
Not Available
2735 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Toyota Fortuner
  • Features like ventilated seats, new 8-inch touch screen, front parking sensors help the old dated features fist
  • The Legender is a stylish option for those happy with their urban roots
  • More power and torque and e-diff lock add to its already impressive 4×4 off-road cred
  • Multiple transmission and engine options still present give buyers a lot to choose from
Toyota Fortuner
  • Price takes a big jump up
  • Still no sunroof
  • Legender misses 11 speaker JBL audio
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better, Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian or Tata Safari?
  • All the cars are good in their forte. The Fortuner is capable, more powerful, can look both rugged or city-slicker, and promises to be more comfortable on the inside. It's that big jump up in price that is going to be a hard pill to swallow. On the other hand, Jeep Meridian isn't the most spacious vehicle, the cabin lacks the big SUV feel that you expect at this price point. But the interior quality is the best in the segment and the seating comfort in the front two rows is really good being a Jeep, its off-road ability is commendable for a monocoque SUV. In terms of features, the Meridian is well specced out. Whereas, Tata Safari is a well-balanced 7-seater SUV with a great balance of design, comfort, performance, safety, and practicality. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Which is the best car, Toyota Fortuner or MG Gloster?
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. The Fortuner is capable, more powerful, can look both rugged or city slicker and promises to be more comfortable on the inside. It's that big jump up in price that is going to be a hard pill to swallow. On the other hand, MG Gloster's interior quality is almost flawless and the comfortable seats and spacious cabin makes it a fantastic car to spend time in. Then there is its long convenience and safety features list which can put even some cars twice its price to shame. Even the engine and gearbox combo works really well, be it in the city or out on the highway, and the comfortable ride results in a car you can spend long hours in. What we expected to be better however is the fuel efficiency, which is disappointingly low compared to its rivals. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Which car to buy, Gloster or Fortuner?
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. MG Gloster got a lot going for it with a powerful motor, snappy 8-speed automatic and acres of space and presence. The standouts in the package are the safety package, 3rd-row space and a lengthy features list. If priced competitively we expect that MG could have a winner on their hands. On the other hand, The new Fortuner is more capable, more powerful, can look both rugged or city slicker and promises to be more comfortable on the inside. It's that big jump up in price that is going to be a hard pill to swallow. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more -Toyota Fortuner Legender: Road Test Review.-MG Gloster Review: 10 Things You Must Know!.

Q3 Vs Fortuner Vs BMW X1 FAQs

Which car is best between Audi Q3 vs Toyota Fortuner?
Audi Q3 has out rated Toyota Fortuner on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Audi Q3 vs Toyota Fortuner?
The Toyota Fortuner is cheaper than Audi Q3 by ₹1.02 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi Q3 vs Toyota Fortuner?
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 GR S 4X4 Diesel AT version, 2755 cc Diesel engine of Fortuner produces 201.15bhp@3000-3420rpm of power and 500Nm@1620-2820rpm of torque

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