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Audi Q3 Sportback vs Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Audi Q3 Sportback
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Audi

Q3 Sportback

From ₹54.25 Lakh

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Volkswagen

Tiguan R-Line

From ₹47.11 Lakh

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Audi Q3 SportbackQ3 Sportback Technology · ₹54.25 Lakh
Volkswagen Tiguan R-LineR-Line · ₹47.11 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q3 Sportback: ₹54.25 Lakh Tiguan R-Line: ₹47.11 Lakh (ahead) Tiguan R-Line ₹7.14 lakh cheaper
Safety Q3 Sportback: Not rated yet Tiguan R-Line: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Mileage Q3 Sportback: 14.9 kmpl (ahead) Tiguan R-Line: 12.58 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Q3 Sportback: 190 hp Tiguan R-Line: 204 PS (ahead) Torque 320 vs 320 Nm
Boot Q3 Sportback: 530 litres Tiguan R-Line: 652 litres (ahead) Length 4,500 vs 4,539 mm

Pick the Q3 Sportback for better claimed mileage.

Pick the Tiguan R-Line for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹54.25 Lakh
₹47.11 Lakh
On-road in
₹62.07 Lakh
₹53.94 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,04,286 a month
₹90,627 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
190 hp
204 PS
Torque
320 Nm
320 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
14.9 kmpl
12.58 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact Luxury Coupe SUV
SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,984 cc (2.0L)
Not listed
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol
Not listed
Drivetrain
quattro All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Not listed
0-100
7.3 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
222 km/h
Not listed
Engine
Not listed
2.0L TSI Turbo-Petrol, 1984cc
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
60 litres

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Gears
7
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Drivetrain
Not listed
AWD (4MOTION)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (312 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Disc (300 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Progressive Steering & Sport Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
4-Link Independent Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Wheel Type
18-inch 5-Spoke V-Style S-Line Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
235/55 R18 Tubeless Radial
255/45 R19
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Disc

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,500 mm
4539 mm
Width
1,843 mm
1859 mm
Height
1,567 mm
1656 mm
Wheelbase
2,680 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
176 mm
Kerb Weight
1,700 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
530 Litres (expandable to 1,400 L)
652 (expandable to 1650 with seats folded)
Fuel Tank
60 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.9 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Q3 SUV scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2018). That rating has since expired.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2024). Adult occupant 33.5/40, child occupant 43.2/49.
Airbags
6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, curtain)
9
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, ABS, EBD, Progressive Steering, Hill Descent Control)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1 (Cruise Control, Park Assist Plus, Audi Pre Sense)
Not listed
Camera
Rear View Camera with Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger)
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS
Not listed
Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, semi-autonomous parking

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch
15-inch
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect myAudi App Integration
Not listed
Audio System
Audi Sound System (10 speakers 180W with Subwoofer)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Sunroof with Power Blind
Panoramic Sunroof
Seat Features
Power-Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar Support
Not listed
Climate Control
2-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with Rear Vents
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box Light Wireless Charging)
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Indicators
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED Rear Combination Lights with Dynamic Indicators
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
LED DRLs & All-Weather Cornering Fog Lamps
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED Headlamps
DRLs
Not listed
LED DRLs

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
Standard Volkswagen India factory warranty, extendable via paid extended warranty program
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹54.25 Lakh
₹47.11 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Q3 Sportback Technology₹54.25 Lakh R-Line₹47.11 Lakh Tiguan R-Line ₹7.14 lakh less

On-road price by city

Q3 Sportback Q3 Sportback Technology against Tiguan R-Line R-Line

CityQ3 SportbackTiguan R-LineGap
Mumbai₹63.7 Lakh₹55.35 LakhTiguan R-Line ₹8.34 lakh less
Pune₹63.7 Lakh₹55.35 LakhTiguan R-Line ₹8.34 lakh less
New Delhi₹62.07 Lakh₹53.94 LakhTiguan R-Line ₹8.13 lakh less
Bengaluru₹66.42 Lakh₹57.72 LakhTiguan R-Line ₹8.70 lakh less
Chennai₹67.52 Lakh₹58.68 LakhTiguan R-Line ₹8.84 lakh less
Hyderabad₹68.09 Lakh₹58.7 LakhTiguan R-Line ₹9.39 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹59.9 Lakh₹52.06 LakhTiguan R-Line ₹7.84 lakh less
Kolkata₹62.07 Lakh₹53.94 LakhTiguan R-Line ₹8.13 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Q3 Sportback or the Tiguan R-Line?

The Tiguan R-Line, by ₹7.14 lakh on the versions compared here: Q3 Sportback Q3 Sportback Technology at ₹54.25 Lakh against Tiguan R-Line R-Line at ₹47.11 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹62.07 Lakh against ₹53.94 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Q3 Sportback claims 14.9 kmpl against 12.58 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q3 Sportback: not tested in this form; the Q3 SUV scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2018, since expired). The Tiguan R-Line: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024. The Q3 Sportback has 6 airbags and the Tiguan R-Line 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q3 Sportback Q3 Sportback Technology makes 190 hp and 320 Nm and the Tiguan R-Line R-Line makes 204 PS and 320 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Tiguan R-Line is 39 mm longer. Boot space is 530 litres in the Q3 Sportback and 652 litres in the Tiguan R-Line.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,04,286 a month for the Q3 Sportback and ₹90,627 for the Tiguan R-Line, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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