Audi Q3 vs Audi Q5 (2026)
Audi Q3 (₹51.99 Lakh – ₹55.99 Lakh) and Audi Q5 (₹65.55 Lakh – ₹70.73 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q3 is more affordable — it starts ₹13.56 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5.
- The Audi Q5 is the more powerful car, with 246 bhp against 201 bhp.
- The Audi Q5 has the bigger boot: 520 litres vs 488 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q3 in short
The third-generation Audi Q3 launched in India on 16 October 2026 at an introductory ₹51.99 lakh for the Nova trim and ₹55.99 lakh for the Zenith, ex-showroom. Both run the same 204 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox and quattro all-wheel drive, and the car is assembled locally at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. It replaces the 2022 second-generation Q3 (₹43.67–53.00 lakh), which is now discontinued, and rivals the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Full Q3 prices & variants →Audi Q5 in short
The Q5 is Audi's midsize luxury SUV in India, priced ₹65.55 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹70.73 lakh (Technology) — undercutting the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC by over ₹10 lakh at entry. Both variants run a 249 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with quattro all-wheel drive standard. This is the 2021 facelift of the second-generation car, holding the value position while its German rivals moved to newer, pricier generations.
Full Q5 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q3 or Q5?
The Audi Q3 is more affordable — it starts ₹13.56 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q3 vs Q5 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q3 — not yet tested; Audi Q5 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q3 or the Q5?
The Audi Q3 is more affordable — it starts ₹13.56 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5. The Audi Q5 is the more powerful car, with 246 bhp against 201 bhp. The Audi Q5 has the bigger boot: 520 litres vs 488 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.