Is the Audi Q3 big enough for a family?

For a small family, yes. The rear seat slides, so you can trade legroom for cargo space. If adults ride in back often, the Q5 has about two inches more rear legroom.

Which has more cargo space?

With the rear seats up, the Q3 can match the Q5 when you slide its rear seat forward. With the seats folded, the Q5 holds more: 56.9 cubic feet versus about 50.

Do both have quattro?

Yes. quattro® all-wheel drive is standard on both.

Is the Q3 faster than the Q5?

Slightly. The Q3 runs 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds versus 5.8 in the Q5, based on published 2026 figures.

Yes, up to 1,500 pounds. The Q5 tows up to 4,400 pounds, so choose the Q5 for a boat or a bigger trailer.

Yes. The Q3 has a new generation with a new body, more room and a 255-horsepower engine.

Audi Q3 vs. Q5: which SUV fits you

The Q3 suits city driving and smaller families. The Q5 gives you more rear legroom, more room with the seats folded and nearly three times the towing. Updated November 2026.

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The Audi Q3

255 horsepower, quattro® all-wheel drive and a sliding rear seat.

Q3 Model Page

Side by side

Table
	2026 Audi Q3	2026 Audi Q5
Size	Subcompact	Compact
Seats	5	5
Rear legroom	36.1 in	38.0 in
Cargo behind rear seats	Up to 29 cu ft (sliding rear seat forward)	27.6 cu ft
Cargo, rear seats folded	About 50 cu ft	56.9 cu ft
Engine	2.0L turbo, 255 hp	2.0L turbo, 268 hp
0–60 mph	5.5 sec	5.8 sec
Towing	Up to 1,500 lb	Up to 4,400 lb
All-wheel drive	quattro® standard	quattro® standard
Best for	City driving, couples, first luxury SUV	Growing families, commuters, towing

Figures from published 2026 specifications. See current pricing on our Q3 and Q5 inventory pages.

The Audi Q5

About two inches more rear legroom and up to 4,400 pounds of towing.

Q5 Model Page

Choose the Q3 if…

You park on the street or in tight city garages.
Your back seat is for occasional passengers or small kids.
You want the most affordable way into a new Audi SUV.

Choose the Q5 if…

Adults or teens ride in the back seat often.
You need room for big loads with the seats folded.
You tow a small trailer or a pair of jet skis.

Want a sportier Q5? See Q5 vs. Q5 Sportback, or start with our Audi SUV guide.

What to try on your test drive

Drive both on the same day and check the things that matter in daily life.

Parking: try your tightest spot. The Q3 is the easier one to park.
Back seat: put the tallest person who rides with you in the back of each. The Q5 has about two inches more legroom.
Cargo: slide the Q3’s rear seat forward and see how close it gets to the Q5.
Highway merge: both feel quick. The Q3 is a little faster to 60 mph.

Frequently asked questions

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