The interior of the 2016 Audi Q3 feels a little cramped due to its exterior shape, which makes it perfect for a family with kids. With quality materials used inside the cabin, the interior feels plush, modern, and fine. The dashboard is not clutter-free and lacks an ergonomic aura. The controls though easy to use feel outside the reach of the driver when on the go.
In terms of space, the 2016 Audi Q3 can seat five passengers. However, it lacks considerable legroom for the rear seat passengers. What comes as a respite though, is the comfort bolstering and the padding each seat receives, providing individual passengers top-notch comfort. While interior storage space in the form of a glove compartment is ample, the cargo capacity of 16.1 cubic feet is rather underwhelming.
Models
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Audi Q3 2.0T Premium Plus Quattro
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Acura RDX Base AWD
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BMW X1 xDrive28i
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Buick Encore Premium AWD
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front (head/shoulder/leg) (in.)
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37/55.8/40
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38.7/58.7/42
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42/56.7/40.4
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39.6/54.2/40.8
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Second (head/shoulder/rear) (in.)
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37.4/53.6/31.1
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38.1/57.2/38.3
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39.4/57.2/37
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38.8/52.6/35.8
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Cargo capacity to 2nd row(cu.-ft)
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16.7
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26.1
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27.1
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18.8
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Cargo capacity to first row(cu.-ft)
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48.2
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61.3
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58.7
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48.2
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When compared to the competitors, each SUV can accommodate five passengers. The 2016 Acura RDX has maximum space both up front and at the rear. It also has a maximum trunk volume of 58.7 cubic feet followed by the 2016 Buick Encore managing similar space as the Audi and has a total volume of 48.2 cubic feet.
Some of the salient interior features include:
- Rear Ventilation Ducts
- 8-way Power Driver and Passenger Seats
- Leather Upholstery
- Heated Front Seats
- Interior Air Filtration
- Dual-zone Climate Control
How intuitive is the infotainment system of the 2016 Audi Q3?
The 2016 Audi Q3 sports an intuitive and user-friendly infotainment that garners attention for the retractable screen that sits atop the dashboard. This 7-inch display unit makes use of Audi’s traditional MultiMedia Interface (MMI) and comes connected to a 10-speaker sound system. However, if you upgrade to the Prestige trim, a 14-speaker Bose sound system replaces the base unit. It comes equipped with features like Bluetooth connectivity, USB Connection, and CD Player. Some of its other features include:
- Satellite Radio
- HD Radio
- Memory Card Slot
- AM/FM Stereo
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (available with Prestige trim only)