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2024 Audi Q3 Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro
2022 Buick Encore Preferred FWD
$37,400 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6 / 10
$26,100 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9 / 10
Sub-Model Q3 Sub-Model Encore
Make Audi Make Buick
Model Q3 Model Encore
Model Year 2024 Audi Q3 Model Year 2022 Buick Encore
Year 2024 Year 2022
MSRP $37,400 MSRP $26,100
Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 184 hp Horsepower 155 hp
Torque 221 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Torque 177 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm
City 22 MPG City 24 MPG
Highway 29 MPG Highway 32 MPG
Combined 25 MPG Combined 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.9 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14 gallons
Cruising Range City 349.8 miles Cruising Range City 336 miles
Cruising Range Highway 461.1 miles Cruising Range Highway 448 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter 38.4 ft Turning Diameter 36.7 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Torsion Beam
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Standard Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Standard Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Optional
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Standard Sun/Moonroof Optional
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Not Available
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Not Available
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Optional WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,902 lbs Curb Weight 3,237 lbs
Wheelbase 105.5 in Wheelbase 100.6 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 7" Front Wheel Size 18"" x 7""
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7" Rear Wheel Size 18"" x 7""
Front Tire P235/55HR18 Front Tire P215/55R18
Rear Tire P235/55HR18 Rear Tire P215/55R18
Front Width 62.2 in Front Width 60.65 in
Max Width 72.8 in Max Width 70.1 in
Height 62.9 in Height 65.25 in
Length 176.6 in Length 168.35 in
Front Seat Headroom 39.6 in Front Seat Headroom 39.58 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.7 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.18 in
Front Seat Leg Room 40 in Front Seat Leg Room 40.82 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.6 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.78 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.1 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 52.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 36.1 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35.75 in
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 6.22 in
Front Seat Hip Room N/A Front Seat Hip Room 51.65 in
Rear Seat Hip Room N/A Rear Seat Hip Room 50.08 in