2024 Audi Q3 vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

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2024 Audi
Q3

MSRP*: $37,400 to $39,800
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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,200 to $48,550
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MPG - City 20 - 22 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 48.0 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 184 - 228 hp 277 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 176.6 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 72.8 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Audi Q3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q3.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q3 as you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q3 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q3 is much slimmer than the Hyundai Santa Fe, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Handling
The Audi Q3 has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q3 has a lot less horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Powertrain
The Audi Q3 has much lower torque than the Hyundai Santa Fe, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi Q3 has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe, making the Hyundai Santa Fe the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe.