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The Audi Q3 most often competes with the GLA Class from Mercedes and X1 from BMW.
The X1 is our pick to drive, and a new GLA is on the way.
The Cadillac XT4 is slightly larger than the Q3, but not as fun to drive.
The Acura RDX has a gutsy turbo-4 and 10-speed that are compelling, but its infotainment is confusing.
The Volvo XC40 is the stylish pick of the bunch, but it is smaller and could be too cute for many buyers.
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The 2021 Audi Q3 is bulky but not brash, with good tech and space inside for passengers and gear. |
The 2020 Acura RDX is a stylish, strong-performing crossover SUV worthy of a place on any shopping list. |
The 2020 BMW X1 welcomes crossover shoppers into the luxury brand with a good price and nice features. |
The 2020 Cadillac XT4 hits the compact-crossover mark, but be prepared to spend up for optional extras that ought to be standard by now. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is comfortable and quiet, with few rivals in among small luxury crossovers. |
The 2020 Volvo XC40 honed in on the Netflix and Stitch Fix crowd, with smart dynamics and style and an all-in subscription plan. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $36,000 | $37,800 | $35,200 | $35,695 | $42,500 | $33,700 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Large Cars | Small Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
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| S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro | FWD | sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle | FWD 4-Door Luxury | GLC 300 SUV | T4 FWD Momentum |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| quattro Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Audi Q3 vs. 2020 Acura RDX | 2021 Audi Q3 vs. 2020 BMW X1 | 2021 Audi Q3 vs. 2020 Cadillac XT4 | 2021 Audi Q3 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class | 2021 Audi Q3 vs. 2020 Volvo XC40 | |
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