Last but not least, the Audi is in a good position because of the high-quality and high-quality climate control with buttons and three rotary controls. It also has an infotainment system that allows the automatic side selection markers to be programmed in their own way. The passenger is happy about the rotary volume control, which changes the tracks and tilt function. Unfortunately, no one here has a push button, but the Q3 has an excellent child safety device: the windows and doors are closed using two buttons on the driver’s side. With others you have to work on the doors. It is also distinguished by its sporty chassis design for this segment. With the optional adjustable controls (in a package with upgraded LED headlights only), they are smooth, but a little tight and with little body movement. And what about fuel, electricity and maintenance costs?
Our test application
Audi offers 45 TFSI e S lines for the Q3 Sportback WLTP consumption of 1.6 liters Super and 13.0 kWh per 100 km. He departs from this value in everyday life. We determined an average consumption of 1.9 liters and 13.2 kWh, which results in a cost of 8.34 euros per 100 km. The Audi used 6.3 liters in the eco mode, while it used 7.4 liters in the passenger mode. If the Audi was moved in sports mode, consumption increased to 10.0 liters. Average consumption hybrid is 7.6 liters. On the electric lap only, the power consumption was 17.5 kWh. Fuel costs are calculated using the daily updated fuel prices on our partner website more fat (08/30/2022 / Maximum: 1.80 euros / liter) Electricity costs are calculated using the average household electricity price according to the BDEW Federal Association of Energy and Water Industries eV (average electricity price for a household with an annual consumption of 3,500 kWh: Euro 0.3730/kWh. The basic price is pro rata, including excise duty and basic service tax including new consumer tax, not weighted by volume). The price of electricity at a public charging station is usually high.
Achim Hartmann
Test usage consists of 70% from passenger cycle and 15% Eco and Sport each with empty battery (SOC= state of charge).
Monthly maintenance costs
If you drive resource-efficiently as we do on our eco-lap, the costs per 100 kilometers will be reduced to 11.34 euros. Violent behavior results in a total of 18.00 euros. The cost in hybrid operation is 13.68 euros. Electricity costs of 6.53 euros apply to the electricity line only. Car tax costs 28 euros a year for Audi, liability insurance is 423 euros. Partial and comprehensive insurance costs an additional 136 and 518 euros respectively. Monthly maintenance costs of 216 euros are paid by those who drive the Audi 15,000 kilometers a year. If the mileage is doubled, the total increases to 439 euros. We leave the loss of value in this calculation.
Achim Hartmann
The Audi Q3 Sportback 45 TFSI e S line, which costs 52,480 euros, is ready for use.
This is how it is tested
Automotive and sports test applications for plug-in hybrids have three different fuel efficiency drives operating in hybrid mode. The so-called “passenger consumption” accounts for 70 percent. This is the trip from home to work, which is an average of 21 kilometers (starting with an empty battery). Economically, the approximately 275 km distance (starting with an empty battery) counts for 15 percent. The remaining 15 percent is accounted for by the sports driver. The length is roughly the same as the circuit, but the route includes a large section of road and therefore a higher speed on average. The extra is a clean E circle. This shows the maximum mileage with a fully charged battery before the combustion engine starts. Consumption is calculated from the measurement of energy consumption including charge losses. The time to fully charge the battery and the amount of energy in the battery, including charging losses, are also measured. The basis for calculating fuel costs is always the price quoted on the “more than tanken” website on the day the article was created.
Monthly maintenance costs include maintenance, parts costs and vehicle taxes based on an assumed annual mileage of 15,000 and 30,000 kilometers without depreciation. The basis of the calculation is the use of trials, a three-year holding period, class SF12 for liability and comprehensive insurance for Allianz including discounts for garages and restrictions for certain drivers (not less than 21 years old). At Allianz, SF12 offers a 34 percent discount on liability and 28 percent on comprehensive insurance.
Conclusion
In the test use of cars and sports cars, the Audi Q3 Sportback 45 TFSI e S line, which costs 52,480 euros and has a system output of 245 hp, ends up with an average value of 1.9 liters Super and 13.2 kWh per 100 kilometers. Cost combined fuel and electricity for this distance is 8.34 euros. Monthly maintenance costs are 216 euros (15,000 km per year) or 439 euros (30,000 km per year).
Technical specifications
| Audi Q3 Sportback 45 TFSI e S line | |
| base price | €49,600 |
| external dimensions | 4500x1843x1567mm |
| trunk volume | 380 to 1250L |
| shift / engine | 1395 cm³ / 4 cylinders |
| performance | 110 kW / 150 hp at 5000 rpm |
| high speed | 210km/h |
| 0-100km/h | Sec 7.2 |
| consumption | 0.0kWh/100km |
| use of the test | 7.6kWh/100km |
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