2015 Grand Auto Show: The Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 was launched in 2011. In February 2015, Audi run on sale the redesigned Q3 model. The smallest Q model of Audi also was presented in the 2015 Grand Auto Show.

The Audi Q3 at the 2015 Grand Auto Show

Actually, it doesn’t looks so different than the previous model for me.  And the dimensions are the same: 4.39 m (172.8 in) long; 1.83 m (72 in) wide; 1.59 m (62.6 in) high and 2.60 m (102.4 in) wheel-base. The Audi Q3 has more distinguished lines, singleframe front grille.

 

The Audi Q3 singleframe front grille and headlights

The cargo capacity of the new Audi Q3 is 460 liters and could be increased up to 1,365 liters by folding down the split rear seat backs. 

The 2015 Audi Q3 has same features as like the luxurious models with LED interior lighting package and power-adjustable front seats. The power tailgate is another power-gadget.

The secondary collision brake assist is standard for the new Audi Q3. As additional equipment Audi offers side assist which is a yellow LED indicator integrated into the outside mirror housing. This yellow LED will light up and thus informs the driver if there is a vehicle in the blind spot. This system works above 30 km/h (18.6 mph).

 

The Audi Q3 front and side view

The Q3 model has active line assist which is activated about 65 km/h (40.4 mph). It works with video cameras which detect the line markings. This system makes fine correction to the steering-wheel if the driver is going to leave the line without indicating it.

I want to mention one more interesting gadget which is available in the new Audi Q3. It has camera-based traffic sign recognition system which indicates speed limit and many supplemental signs. The signs which the camera detects are displayed on the Driver Information System (DIS), placed in the instrumental cluster between the rpm – and speed- meters.

 

The Audi Q3 rear view

The front suspension of the Audi Q3 has McPherson struts with lower aluminum wishbones, steel swivel bearing, aluminum subframe, tubular anti-roll bar and steering roll radius.

For the back side, there are four-link rear suspension with separate spring/shock absorber arrangement, sub frame, aluminum wheel carries and tubular anti-roll bar.

 

The Audi Q3 side view

Here are the engines which are available for the Audi Q3.

The first engine is 1.4 TFSI COD ultra which uses petrol fuel. The power of the engine is 150 hp (110 kW) in range 5000-6000 rpm. The maximum torque is 250 Nm (184.4 lb-ft) @ 1500 – 3500 rpm.

 

1.4 litre 4-cylinder TFSI engine in the Audi Q3 ultra

In details about the 1.4 TFSI, it has 4-cylnder inline spark-ignition engine with gasoline injection. It also has exhaust turbocharger. The fuel goes into the cylinder by fully electronic direct injection with drive-by-wire throttle control.

The Audi Q3 with this engine has front-wheel drive with electronic stabilization control (ESC). The engine is connected with 6-speed manual transmission via hydraulically operated single plate dry clutch.

The Audi Q3 could be equipped with other 4-cylinder 1.4 TFSI petrol engine with the same power and torque. The difference is the 6-speed automatic transmission called ‘S-tronic’. There are two electro-hydraulically controlled multi-plate clutches in an oil bath.

The 2.0 TFSI petrol engine has inline 4-cylinders. The engine uses gasoline direct injection and exhaust turbocharger. The Audi Q3 with this 2.0 TFSI engine is equipped with electro hydraulically controlled multi-plate dual-clutch in an oil bath. The transmission is 7-speed automatic one called S tronic. The power of this engine is 180 hp @ 4000-6200 rpm and maximum torque 320 Nm (236 lb-ft.) @ 1400-3900 rpm.

 

2.0 litre 4-cylinder TFSI engine in the Audi Q3 with 180 hp

The most powerful petrol engine for the Audi Q3 is also 2.0 TFSI 4-cylinder petrol engine with gasoline direct injection plus exhaust turbocharger. The power which the engine delivers to his owner is 220 hp @ 4500-6200 rpm. The torque is 350 Nm (258.1 lb-ft.) @ 1500-4400 rpm. The transmission is 7-speed S tronic as like the previous engine with the same clutch system.

 

2.0 litre 4-cylinder TFSI engine in the Audi Q3 with 220 hp

If somebody wants more power from the Audi Q3 there is RS version. The Audi RS Q3 comes with 2.5 TFSI inline 5-cylinder petrol engine with gasoline direct injection; exhaust turbocharger with intercooler (max. boost pressure is 2.2 bar); 4 valves per cylinder and double overhead camshafts (DOHC).

The power of the Audi RS Q3 with this 2.5 TFSI engine is 340 hp @ 5300-6700 rpm and maximum torque is 450 Nm (331.9 lb-ft.) @ 1600-5300 rpm.

 

2.5 litre 5-cylinder TFSI engine in the Audi RS Q3

The torque of this 2.5 TFSI engine for RS Q3 is more than the most powerful 2.0 TDI diesel engine for Audi Q3 which has 380 Nm (280.3 lb-ft.) @ 1800-3250 rpm. In general, the main difference between the petrol and the diesel engines is that the diesel engine has more torque. Even that the displacement of the two engines isn't equal, the difference isn't small.

The Audi RS Q3 has Quattro – all-wheel-drive with electronically controlled multi-plate clutch and electronic differential lock (EDL). The transmission is direct-shift 7-speed S tronic.  

The “smallest”, I mean the diesel engine with less power for the Audi Q3 is 2.0 TDI. It has inline 4-cylnder diesel engine with VTG (Variable Turbine Geometry) turbocharger, TDI direct injection.

The common rail solenoid valve injection system works at 2,000 bars. The fuel goes into the cylinders via direct injection and eight-hold nozzles. The engine has VTG turbocharger with intercooler, spiral and tangential intake ports, NT-EGR regulation.

The exhaust system has oxidizing catalytic converter, water-cooled exhaust gas re-circulation, a coated maintenance-free diesel particulate filter/ SCR exhaust emission control.

The power of this 2.0 TDI engine is 120 hp @ 3250 – 4500 rpm. The torque is 290 Nm (213.9 lb-ft.) in range 1500 – 2750 rpm.

The next diesel version for the Audi Q3 is 2.0 TDI, called ‘clean diesel’ engine. It has 150 hp @ 3500 – 4000 rpm and torque 340 Nm (250.8 lb-ft.) @ 1750 – 2800 rpm. This engine uses the same technologies which uses the previous one.

 

2.0 litre 4-cylinder TDI engine in the Audi Q3 with 150 hp

This engine is engaged to 6-speed manual transmission with hydraulically actuated single-plate dry clutch. The drive type is front-wheel drive with electronic stabilization control (ESC). This engine is available and with Quattro all-wheel-drive.

There are one more engine with the same power 150 hp @ 3500 – 4000 rpm and torque 340 Nm (250.8 lb-ft.) @ 1750 – 2800 rpm. The difference is that this 2.0 diesel engine has low temperature EGR control.

The EGR means Exhaust Gas Re-circulation. It works in order to reduce the NOx which is the result of internal combustion engine working. A part of exhaust gas is returned back into the cylinders via the EGR valve.

There is an engine 2.0 TDI clean diesel with Quattro – all wheel drive. It produces 184 hp @ 3500 – 4000 rpm and torque 380 Nm (280.3 lb-ft.) @ 1800-3250 rpm. This engine works together with 6-speed manual transmission. There is hydraulically actuated single-plate dry clutch. For this engine Audi offers and 7-Speed S tronic dual clutch transmission with elector-hydraulic control. The dual-clutch is multi-plate in an oil bath.

This is the full list of engines which are available for the 2015 Audi Q3 and RS Q3 based for the German market. Some of the engines may not be available in all markets or there are some differences.

Note: This article is a part of the series about the 2015 Grand Auto Show which was held in Varna, Bulgaria. This expo shows the new and current models of automobiles and motorcycles. Almost all vehicles come with serious price discounts. I have been published galleries about the Grand Auto Show since 2013 but this time I would like and to share more information about every model in alphabet order. The pictures are also included. Dro from Dro4Cars.