Audi Q3 Sportback vs Lexus ES

Should you buy Audi Q3 Sportback 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 Sportback price starts at Rs 54.76 Lakh ex-showroom for 40TFSI Quattro (Petrol) and Lexus ES price starts Rs 63.10 Lakh ex-showroom for 300h Exquisite (Petrol). Q3 Sportback has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while ES has 2487 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q3 Sportback has a mileage of 10.14 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the ES has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q3 Sportback Vs ES

Key Highlights	Audi Q3 Sportback	Lexus ES
On Road Price	Rs.64,27,864^*	Rs.80,34,703^*
Mileage (city)	10.14 kmpl	18 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	2487
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Audi Q3 Sportback
Rs55.71 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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Lexus ES
Rs69.70 Lakh^*
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Audi Q3 Sportback
Bold Edition
54.76 - 55.71 Lakh^*
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Lexus ES
300h Luxury
63.10 - 69.70 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Bold Edition	300h Luxury
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.64,27,864^*	Rs.80,34,703^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,22,343/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,52,942/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,44,054	Rs.2,98,003
User Rating	4.1 Based on 44 Reviews	4.5 Based on 72 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bold Edition

300h Luxury

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.64,27,864^*

Rs.80,34,703^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,22,343/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,52,942/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,44,054

Rs.2,98,003

User Rating

4.1

Based on 44 Reviews

4.5

Based on 72 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	40 TFSI quattro	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	E-CVT
Drive Type	AWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

40 TFSI quattro

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)	10.14	18
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	14.93	22.5
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	220	-
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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
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
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	R18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	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)	4518	4975
Width (mm)	2022	1865
Height (mm)	1558	1445
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	3022
Front Tread (mm)	-	1531
Kerb Weight (kg)	1595	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	380	454
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	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
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Rear Curtain	No	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Battery Saver	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	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	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	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
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	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	-
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	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	-	TFT (Thin Film Transistor) colour Multi-Information Display
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7
Upholstery	-	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colors	Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colors	Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic QuartzSonic Chrome+1 MoreES Colors
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
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	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	-	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
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
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Exterior

Available Colors

Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colors

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

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
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
Xenon Headlamps	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	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
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
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	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	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10"	12.3
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	10	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 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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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Audi Q3 Sportback and Lexus ES?

A ) Audi Q3 Sportback price starts at ₹ 54.76 Lakh & Lexus ES price starts at ₹ 63.10 Lakh in New Delhi. Audi Q3 Sportback is cheaper between these two cars.

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