Audi Q3 vs Lexus ES

Should you buy Audi Q3 or Lexus ES? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi Q3 price starts at Rs 45.24 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Lexus ES price starts Rs 64 Lakh ex-showroom for 300h Exquisite (Petrol). Q3 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while ES has 2487 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q3 has a mileage of 10.14 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the ES has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q3 Vs ES

Key Highlights	Audi Q3	Lexus ES
On Road Price	Rs.64,23,824^*	Rs.80,38,703^*
Mileage (city)	5.4 kmpl	18 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	2487
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Audi Q3
Rs55.64 Lakh^*
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Lexus ES
Rs69.70 Lakh^*
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Audi Q3
Bold Edition
55.64 Lakh^*
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Lexus ES
300h Luxury
69.70 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Bold Edition	300h Luxury
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.64,23,824^*	Rs.80,38,703^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,22,278/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,53,005/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,43,784	Rs.2,98,003
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 73 Reviews
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Basic Information

Bold Edition

300h Luxury

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.64,23,824^*

Rs.80,38,703^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,22,278/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,53,005/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,43,784

Rs.2,98,003

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.5

Based on 73 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	40 TFSI quattro S tronic	2AR-FXE
Displacement (cc)	1984	2487
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm	175.67bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1500-4100rpm	221Nm@3600-5200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	VVT-iE
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	E-CVT
Drive Type	AWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

40 TFSI quattro S tronic

2AR-FXE

Displacement (cc)

1984

2487

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm

175.67bhp@5700rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	5.4	18
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	7.89	22.5
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	62	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	222	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Double wishbone suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	-	gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.9
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	222	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3 s	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/45 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	R18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	R18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4482	4975
Width (mm)	1849	1865
Height (mm)	1607	1445
Wheel Base (mm)	2500	3022
Front Tread (mm)	-	1531
Kerb Weight (kg)	1700	-
Grossweight (kg)	2200	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	460	454
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	No
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Rear Curtain	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	Auto Open and Close Power Back door with Kick Sensor, Moon Roof with Tilt & Slide Function, Driver Seat - 14 Way Adjust (Including Cushion Length Adjust) + Slide memory, Passenger Seat - 12 Way Adjust + Slide memory + Easy Slide Switch (Co-passenger seat adjustment from rear), Power Reclining Rear Seats with Trunk through , Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Electric Tilt + Telescopic adjustment and Memory function , Electric Parking Brake with Brakehold, Auto 3 Zone Air Conditioner with Humidity Sensor, Lexus Climate Concierge, Minus Ion Generator nanoeX, Sunshades for Rear Door and Rear Quarter Window + Power Sunshade for Rear Window, Easy Access Power System - Seat Slide + Tilt and Telescopic Steering,Dynamic Voice Recognition, Profile Function, Active Noise Control
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	3
Glove Box Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Additional Features	-	Semi Aniline Leather Seat Upholstery, Front Seats equipped with Seat Ventilation , EC Inside rear View Mirror (Auto Anti-glare Mirror), LED ambient illumination,
Digital Cluster	Yes	TFT (Thin Film Transistor) colour Multi-Information Display
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Nano Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicPulse Orange SolidGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Colours	Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic QuartzSonic Chrome+1 MoreES Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	3-Eye Bi-Beam LED,Headlamp Leveling Device(with Dynamic Auto),Front Turn Signal Lamp(Led),UV-Cut Glass ,Outside Rear View Mirror with Auto Retract, Memory, Reverse Linked, Aspherical & Side Turn Indicator ,LED Rear Combination Lamp ,
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	shark fin
Sunroof	-	Dual Pane
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	235/45 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Nano Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicPulse Orange SolidGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Colours

Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic Quartz+1 MoreES Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	10
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Remote Boot Open

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.1	12.3
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	17
Additional Features	-	2 Audio Jack , AUX-in 12 V DC Connector , Electro Multi Vision Touch Display , Multimedia Audio System((Mark Levinson, Mark levinson 17 speakers (front 3 speakers,4 door speakers, 2 front door woofers, 1 rear subwoofers, 1 amplifier))), Smartphone connectivity (Wireless Apple Car Play / Wired Android Auto,
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi Q3
- Comfortable ride quality. Deals with broken roads confidently.
- Potent 2.0-litre TSI + 7-speed DSG combo: pocket rocket if you want it to be!
- Practical and spacious cabin for a family of four.
Lexus ES
- Its drop dead gorgeous.
- Much improved interior.
- Boot space (for a hybrid).
- Not boring to drive (for a CVT).
- Quiet cabin.

Audi Q3
- No diesel engine on offer.
- 360° camera, ventilated front seats, ADAS should’ve been included at the price.
Lexus ES
- Lack of headroom for tall passengers.
- Touch screen interface is confusing.
- No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
- Still priced a little high.

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