Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 debuted in 2011. The compact crossover was assembled at the SEAT plant in Spain.

Review

The Audi Q3 debuted in 2011. The compact crossover was assembled at the SEAT plant in Spain.

The Audi Q3 is built on the PQ35 platform, the same as the first VW Tiguan. However, despite the almost identical wheelbase, the Kyu3 is 41 mm shorter and slightly cramped on the second row.

The model was updated in early 2015. The changes were cosmetic in nature. In particular, retouched grille and headlights. The salon remained intact.

In the crash tests according to EuroNCAP in 2011, the Audi Q3 earned 5 stars. The 2016 model year was also praised for safety, broken down in the United States by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Engines

The most widely used versions with a 2-liter gasoline turbo engine.

Typical malfunctions – premature stretching of the timing system chain and increased oil consumption – are characteristic, first of all, of the 2.0 TFSI generation gen.2. In 2013, the engine was upgraded (Gen.3) and the problem of early chain stretching and oil glute was overcome.

To update the chain drive timing system will need the amount of about 35-40 thousand rubles.

Often get rid of increased oil consumption is possible after replacing the oil separator with a modernized one (2-7 thousand rubles). Moreover, a faulty oil separator leads to unstable operation of the engine at idle and a drop in traction.

After 100,000 km, the ignition coils have to be updated (2-3 thousand rubles per piece).

Soon, with the arrival of cold weather, the engine warming in cars with S-tronic slows down. The engine and the robot share the same circuit of the cooling system. The culprit is the thermostat of the box (2-3 thousand rubles).

Episodically, the turbine is also repaired, or rather, the actuator (10-20 thousand rubles).

The 1.4 TFSI was launched in 2014. There are no serious complaints about the engine from the owners of the Audi Ku3.

There are no complaints about the 2-liter diesel. According to the experience of using the unit in other models of the VAG concern, the first problems are encountered only after 300,000 km.

2.0 TDI received a belt drive timing system. The regulation mandates its replacement every 150,000 km. The new set is available for 8-15 thousand rubles. Together with the belt mechanics advise to update and pump, which can flow (1-5 thousand rubles).

Transmissions

The base cars with the weaker 2.0 TDI (140 hp) and 1.4 TFSI (since 2014) had front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission. the 2-liter TFSI and the more powerful TDI relied on the 7-band S-Tronic robotic transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive system. For a surcharge, the S-tronic was set in a pair of 1.4 TSI, but 6-speed. the 7-speed S-tronic is a dual-clutch gearbox DQ500 developed by LUK. This version of the robot is considered one of the most successful. However, there are problems, although not too often. In the cars of the first years of production, there was noise when changing gears. At first, official services made a replacement of the mechatronic, and then Audi recommended simply updating the firmware of the ECU box. Sometimes mechatronics required intervention. For example, it was necessary to change solenoids - 30-75 thousand rubles. In other cases, the repair of the robotic box will need about 60-90 thousand rubles. The S-tronic clutch usually lasts a long time. For the new set will have to pay about 40 000 rubles, and for the work on replacement - another 10-20 thousand rubles. The two-mass flywheel will require additional costs in the amount of 25,000 rubles. The robot needs periodic updates of the working fluid. For this, you need 6 liters of oil (1500 rubles for 1 liter of the original) and a filter (1400 rubles). In the proprietary system Quattro, a decisive role is played by a multi-disc clutch with electronic control Haldex 4th generation, and after restyling - the 5th generation. Sometimes the clutch fails after 150-200 thousand km.

Walking

On the front axle are Macpherson struts with forged aluminum transverse arms. There is a four-lever structure on the rear axle.

The suspension is quite hardy. Silent blocks of the front levers wear out after 100-120 thousand km. The first usually handed back silentblocks (2-5 thousand rubles).

Next comes the turn of bearings (1000-1300 rubles plus 1500 rubles for work).

Silent blocks of levers on the rear axle will serve at least 120-150 thousand km.

Front and rear shock absorbers depart over 100-120 thousand km (3-8 thousand rubles per rack).

After 7-9 years of operation, a turn of one of the rear springs (3-6 thousand rubles) can break off.

Front and rear hub bearings are changed in the assembly with the hub (5-8 thousand rubles plus 1-3 thousand rubles for work). More often, it is necessary to update the rear bearings (usually after 100-150 thousand km).

Other problems and malfunctions

On the dorestyling samples after 6-8 years on glazing of headlights microcracks are found. The cost of the new glass is about 4000 rubles, and for its replacement in a specialized service will ask about 5000 rubles.

The engine of the stove can make noise after 100-150 thousand km of run. The unit must be dismantled, cleaned of dust and lubricated.

With age, the sleeve of the driver's windshield wiper wears out. Repairs are inexpensive and easy.

Specifications of the Audi Q3 (2015-2018)

Dimensions, mm: length/width/height/base

Fuel consumption: urban / suburban / mixed cycle, l / 100 km

Engines

• Typical malfunctions – premature stretching of the timing system chain and increased oil consumption – are characteristic, first of all, of the 2.0 TFSI generation gen. 2.
• 3), and the problem of early chain and oil glut stretching has been overcome.
• Episodically, the turbine is also repaired, or rather, the actuator (10-20 thousand rubles).
• According to the experience of using the unit in other models of the VAG concern, the first problems are encountered only after 300,000 km.
• Together with the belt mechanics advise to update and pump, which can flow (1-5 thousand rubles).

Transmissions

• However, there are problems, although not too often.
• In other cases, the repair of the robotic box will need about 60-90 thousand rubles.
• For this, you need 6 liters of oil (1500 rubles for 1 liter of the original) and a filter (1400 rubles).
• Sometimes the clutch fails after 150-200 thousand km.

Other problems and malfunctions

• On the dorestyling samples after 6-8 years on glazing of headlights microcracks are found.
• The unit must be dismantled, cleaned of dust and lubricated.
• With age, the sleeve of the driver's windshield wiper wears out. Repairs are inexpensive and easy.

Audi Ku3 isn't cheap. However, it is quite rational, its engines are powerful, and the chassis is tuned competently. The Q3 will be a delight in the appearance and practicality of the city. Against the background of the previous failures of the concern with engines and a “robot”, Audi’s compact SUV shows noticeable positive changes in terms of reliability.

• Audi Q3 debuted in 2011.
• Engines: Typical faults – premature stretching of the timing system chain and increased oil consumption – are characteristic primarily of the 2.0 TFSI generation gen. 2.
• Transmissions: However, malfunctions occur, although not too often.
• Driving: Macpherson struts with forged aluminum transverse arms are mounted on the front axle.
• Other problems and malfunctions: On the dorestyling samples after 6-8 years on glazing of headlights microcracks are detected.
• Specifications Audi Q3 (2015-2018): Dimensions, mm: length/width/height/base Fuel consumption: urban/country/combined cycle, l/100 km

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