Audi Q3 (8U) or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

2011–2018 vs 2007–2016 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Q3 (8U) 4,410 mm, Tiguan I (5N) 4,433 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Q3 (8U) 460 l, Tiguan I (5N) 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Q3 (8U) 4.4 l/100 km, Tiguan I (5N) 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Q3 (8U) 88–270 kW, Tiguan I (5N) 81–155 kW.
Standard equipment: Q3 (8U) 27 items (Attraction), Tiguan I (5N) 29 items (Trend & Fun).
On Autodrom: Q3 (8U) from €6,600 (1 listing); no Tiguan I (5N) is listed right now.

Audi Q3 (8U)2011–2018 · 12 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, SESpecifications →1 listing from €6,600 →

Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)2007–2016 · 11 engines · Trend & Fun, Track & Field, Sport & Style, TeamSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi Q3 (8U)2011–20181 listing · from €6,600	Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)2007–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,385 mm–4,410 mm	Length4,427 mm–4,433 mm
Width	Width1,831 mm	Width1,809 mm
Height	Height1,580 mm–1,608 mm	Height1,686 mm–1,703 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,603 mm	Wheelbase2,604 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–170 mm	Ground clearance200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume356 l–460 l	Trunk volume470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,385 kg–1,680 kg	Curb weight1,499 kg–1,705 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2018	Production years2007–2016
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power88–270 kW (120–367 hp)	Power81–155 kW (110–211 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 120	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · RS Q3 performance 2.5 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 TSI 210 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed270 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Trend & Fun
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Attraction	Items in the base trim29 · Trend & Fun
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · S line	Items in the top trim39 · Sport & Style
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€6,600	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi Q3 (8U) or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

Length: Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) 4,433 mm, Audi Q3 (8U) 4,410 mm (a 23 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,604 vs 2,603 mm. Boot: 470 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi Q3 (8U) or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

The most frugal Audi Q3 (8U) uses 4.4 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 120); the most frugal Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Audi Q3 (8U) or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

The strongest Audi Q3 (8U) makes 270 kW (367 hp) (RS Q3 performance 2.5 TFSI quattro); the strongest Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI 210 4Motion).

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