Audi Q3 Sportback vs Lexus ES
Q3 Sportback Vs ES
| Key Highlights | Audi Q3 Sportback | Lexus ES |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.62,60,175* | Rs.78,65,864* |
| Mileage (city) | 10.14 kmpl | 18 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1984 | 2487 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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| Variant | 40TFSI Quattro | 300h Luxury | |
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.62,60,175* | Rs.78,65,864* | |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,21,611/month Get EMI Offers | No | |
| Insurance | Rs.2,38,424 | Rs.2,92,334 | |
| User Rating | 4.1 Based on 46 Reviews | 4.5 Based on 75 Reviews | |
| Brochure | Download Brochure | Download Brochure | |
| Engine Type | 40 TFSI quattro | 2AR-FXE | |
| Displacement (cc) | 1984 | 2487 | |
| No. of Cylinders | |||
| 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 | E-CVT | |
| Drive Type | |||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 10.14 | 18 | |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 14.93 | 22.5 | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 62 | 50 | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI | |
| Top Speed (kmph) | 220 | - | |
| 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 | |
| Steering Gear Type | - | Rack & Pinion | |
| Turning Radius (Metres) | - | 5.9 | |
| Front Brake Type | - | Ventilated Disc | |
| Rear Brake Type | - | Ventilated Disc | |
| Top Speed (Kmph) | 220 | - | |
| 0-100kmph (Seconds) | 7.3 | - | |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R18 | 235/45 R18 | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless,Radial | Tubeless,Radial | |
| Length (mm) | 4518 | 4975 | |
| Width (mm) | 2022 | 1865 | |
| Height (mm) | 1558 | 1445 | |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2651 | 3022 | |
| Front Tread (mm) | - | 1531 | |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1595 | - | |
| Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm) | 200 | - | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 380 | 454 | |
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes | |
| Power Boot | Yes | - | |
| Automatic Climate Control | 2 Zone | 3 Zone | |
| Air Quality Control | - | Yes | |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | - | |
| Accessory Power Outlet | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Seat Headrest | Yes | Adjustable | |
| Adjustable Headrest | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Yes | Yes | |
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | - | Yes | |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes | |
| Lumbar Support | Yes | Yes | |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | Yes | |
| Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes | |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | |
| Navigation System | Yes | - | |
| Real-Time Vehicle Tracking | - | Yes | |
| Foldable Rear Seat | - | No | |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes | |
| Paddle Shifters | - | Yes | |
| USB Charger | Front | Front & Rear | |
| Central Console Armrest | With Storage | Yes | |
| Gear Shift Indicator | No | Yes | |
| Additional Features | - more | 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 more | |
| Massage Seats | - | No | |
| Memory Function Seats | - | Driver's Seat Only | |
| One Touch Operating Power Window | - | Driver's Window | |
| Autonomous Parking | - | No | |
| Drive Modes | - | 3 | |
| Glove Box Light | - | Yes | |
| Power Windows | - | Front & Rear | |
| Cup Holders | - | Front & Rear | |
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes | |
| Heater | Yes | Yes | |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Yes | |
| KeyLess Entry | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated Seats | - | Yes | |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric Adjustable Seats | Front | Front | |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Yes | |
| Electronic Multi Tripmeter | Yes | - | |
| Leather Seats | Yes | - | |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | No | |
| Glove Box | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital Clock | Yes | - | |
| Folding Table In The Rear | - | No | |
| Interior Lighting | - | Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp | |
| Additional Features | - more | Semi Aniline Leather Seat Upholstery, Front Seats equipped with Seat Ventilation , EC Inside rear View Mirror (Auto Anti-glare Mirror), LED ambient illumination, more | |
| Digital Cluster | - | TFT (Thin Film Transistor) colour Multi-Information Display | |
| Digital Cluster Size (Inch) | - | 7 | |
| Upholstery | - | Leather | |
| Available Colours | Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colours | - | |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars | |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog Lights Front | Yes | - | |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | - | Yes | |
| Rear Window Wiper | - | No | |
| Rear Window Washer | - | No | |
| Rear Window Defogger | - | Yes | |
| Wheel Covers | No | No | |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Power Antenna | No | - | |
| Tinted Glass | - | Yes | |
| Rear Spoiler | Yes | Yes | |
| Sun Roof | Yes | Yes | |
| Side Stepper | - | No | |
| Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators | - | Yes | |
| Projector Headlamps | - | Yes | |
| Cornering Headlamps | - | Yes | |
| Roof Rails | No | No | |
| LED DRLs | Yes | Yes | |
| LED Headlamps | Yes | Yes | |
| LED Taillights | Yes | Yes | |
| Additional Features | - more | 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 , more | |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Yes | |
| Fog Lights | - | Front | |
| Antenna | - | shark fin | |
| Sunroof | - | Dual Pane | |
| Boot Opening | - | Electronic | |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R18 | 235/45 R18 | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless,Radial | Tubeless,Radial | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes | |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes | |
| Child Safety Locks | Yes | Yes | |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Yes | |
| No. of Airbags | 6 | 10 | |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes | |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes | |
| Side Airbag | Yes | Yes | |
| Side Airbag Rear | No | Yes | |
| Day Night Rear View Mirror | - | Yes | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes | |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Camera | - | With Guidedlines | |
| Anti Theft Device | Yes | Yes | |
| Anti Pinch Power Windows | - | All Windows | |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes | |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | - | Yes | |
| Sos Emergency Assistance | - | Yes | |
| Blind Spot Monitor | - | No | |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes | |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | - | Yes | |
| Acoustic Vehicle Alert System | - | Yes | |
| E-Call & I-Call | - | No | |
| Remote Boot Open | - | Yes | |
| Radio | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless Phone Charging | Yes | Yes | |
| USB And Auxiliary Input | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
| Touchscreen Size | 10" | 12.3 | |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple Car Play | Yes | Yes | |
| No. of Speakers | 10 | 17 | |
| Additional Features | - more | 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, more | |
| Usb Ports | Yes | Yes | |
| Subwoofer | - | 1 | |
| Speakers | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | |
Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Audi Q3 Sportback
- Sportier styling than the Q3 thanks to coupe-SUV styling
- Big boot space which can be increased with flat-folding rear seats
- Comfortable ride quality
- Engaging and fun to drive 2-litre TSI and 7-speed DSG combination
- Compact dimensions make it easier to drive around the city
- Practical enough for a family of four people
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 Sportback
- Could have looked even better with brighter colour options and flashier wheels
- Features like ventilated front seats with memory function and 360-degree camera still missing
- No diesel engine on offer like its rivals
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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