Audi Q3 Vs Range Rover Evoque comparison

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This is the latest Audi Q3  vs Range Rover Evoque. We like the Evoque but don’t ‘love it’ and we regard it as the best of the Euro brands as a package except in price. The Q3 is currently the smallest and newest Audi SUV and we still are trying to come so some conclusion about it.

Audi Q3 Vs Range Rover Evoque exterior: The Audi Q3 looks better in pictures than in real life, overall it is conservative and looks sad or at best grumpy it is not a a good looking SUV or car depending on how you look at things. The Evoque wins as it is by far the best looking SUV from a Euro brand to date.

Audi Q3 Vs Range Rover Evoque interior: Audi usually have interiors that define modern luxury in terms of material and design touches that lift it from the competition. The Q3 interior unfortunately is not from the same Audi stereotype in fact it closer to Ford and it’s sisters in the Volkswagen range. For years you could tell how old an Audi design is and thanks to the pop-up display screen which can only be described as an afterthought means it’s not a really and Audi. At least it has trademark metal surrounds and good build quality on everything which does work to distract you from a expected for the price but not an Audi interior. For the price difference I expect real Audi quality. The Evoque on the surface looks great but you need to buy extra bits to make it look and feel like a real Range Rover.

Audi Q3 Vs Range Rover Evoque engine and technology: Thanks to shared engines and tech with Volkswagen associate brands you get very good engine tech from the Golf 1.4 TSI for example and great BUT optional equipment. Likewise the Evoque is the same you need to spend at least another $6000 to get any sort of equipment above a top range admittedly cheaper but more reliable and mainstream brand say from Japan. In most trim level at RRP the basic equipment levels are not generous but the basics are there. Both are also quite overweight for such new models. The Evoque wins though due to the technically advanced 9 speed auto.

Audi Q3 Vs Range Rover Evoque drive: The Evoque is the better drive. There is less lag compared to the Q3 and the Evoque so feels bigger (which it is) than it is but its nowhere near the best drive we’ve had regardless of size.

The conclusion is the Range Rover Evoque is every way the better buy despite the price difference and the better SUV. In top range trim and in isolation the Audi Q3 is decent enough but it is an entry level model and it shows regardless of trim level.  Taking the badge into account the Range Rover is the better one Audi is not a prestige brand to most us just a better trimmed VW. Note that you required to add an addition $5000-8000 in trim and tech packages in both models before they could be called decently equipped.

Audi Q3	Range Rover Evoque
Engines
4 Cylinder Petrol CHP 1.4 Litre (1395) 95 Octane Turbo DI DOHC EFI Claimed 110Kw @ 5000 RPM Claimed 250Nm @ 17500 RPM	IL4 Cylinder (224DT) DOHC EFI Direct Injection Turbo Desel 2.2 Litre (2179cc) Claimed 140Kw @ 3500RPM Claimed 420Nm @ 1750RPM
4 Cylinder Petrol CCZ 2.0 Litre (1984) 95 Octane Turbo DI DOHC EFI Claimed 125Kw @ 4300 RPM Claimed 280Nm @ 1700 RPM	IL4 Petrol DOHC VVT EFI Intercooled Turbo 2.0 Litre (1999cc) Claimed 177Kw @ 3500RPM Claimed 340Nm @ 1750RPM
4 Cylinder Diesel R9M 2.0 Litre (1968cc) DI Turbo diesel Claimed 103Kw @ 4200RPM Claimed 320Nm @ 1750RPM
Weight
Kerb weight FROM 1550Kg Towing capacity up to 1800kg	From 1745Kg Towing capacity up to 1800kg
Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 64 litres IL4 1.4 litre Petrol 7.7 litres per 100km IL4 2.0 litre Petrol 7.7 litres per 100km IL4 2.0 litre Diesel 5.8 litres per 100km	Up to 70 litres (95 Octane) IL4 Diesel 6.5Lts per 100km AVG IL4 Petrol 8.7Lts per 100km AVG
Other specifications
6 0r 7 speed Auto Overall height/width 1590/1835 Overall length/wheelbase 4385/2603 4WD system: None ANCAP Safety: 5/5 Tyre size: 235-55-17	9 speed Auto Overall height/width 1635/1965 Overall length/Wheelbase 4365/2660 4WD system: AWD or 2WD ANCAP Safety: 5/5 Tyre size:
Capability
Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) xxmm Water Fording depth xxmm Max	Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Min ground clearance xxx mm Water Fording depth xxx mm
Performance
Pricing
2015 FROM $42,300 – 56,500 AUD + any additional packages *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!	2012 $49,990 – 81.940 AUD + any additional packs *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!