Audi Q3 SUV TFSI 110kW
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Alfa Romeo Ibrida
The Q3 has a slightly larger body size
Q3 SUV TFSI
Junior Ibrida
Q3 SUV TFSI
Junior Ibrida
The Audi Q3 will undergo a full model change for the first time in seven years in 2025, evolving into its third generation. It has been updated with Audi’s latest exterior, which is compact yet muscular and chunky. As the odd-numbered names suggest, the car is equipped with an internal combustion engine (ICE), and the lineup includes a standard-body SUV and a sporty Sportback.
The Junior, which debuted in 2024 as Alfa Romeo’s smallest SUV, has a lineup of two models: the fully electric Elettrica and the Hybrid, which combines a 1.2-liter inline three-cylinder turbo with a 48V mild hybrid. This time, we will compare the gasoline-based 48V mild hybrid model Q3 SUV TFSI with the Junior Hybrid.
The body size of the Q3 is 336mm longer, 79mm wider, and 118mm longer than the Junior, and the Q3 has the advantage in rear seat comfort and luggage space. However, when driving in urban areas, you will notice the Junior’s easier handling.
Audi Q3 SUV TFSI 110kW
Body size = Length 4531mm x Width 1859mm x Height 1588mm
Wheelbase = 2678mm
Vehicle weight = 1560kg
Tire size = 235/60R17
Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida
Body size = Length 4195mm x Width 1780mm x Height 1585mm
Wheelbase = 2560mm
Vehicle weight = 1330kg
Tire size = 215/60R17
Highly efficient inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine + 48V mild hybrid
Q3 SUV TFSI
Junior Ibrida
Q3 SUV TFSI
Junior Ibrida
The Q3 SUV TFSI is equipped with a 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline turbo and 48V mild hybrid, producing a maximum engine output of 150 PS and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. The Junior Hybrid is equipped with a 1.2-liter inline 3-cylinder gasoline turbo and a 48V mild hybrid, giving it similar specifications of a maximum engine output of 145 PS and a maximum torque of 230 Nm.
Both have a top speed of just over 200km/h, but the Junior Hybrida, which is 230kg lighter, beats the Q3 in acceleration from 0 to 100km/h by 0.2 seconds.
Audi Q3 SUV TFSI 110kW
Engine type = Inline 4-cylinder gasoline turbo + mild hybrid
Displacement = 1498cc
Maximum output = 150PS / 5000-6000rpm
Maximum torque = 250Nm / 1500-3500rpm
Transmission = 7-speed S tronic (DCT)
Drive system = FWD
Top speed = 209km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h = 9.1 seconds
Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida
Engine type = Inline 3-cylinder turbo + mild hybrid
Displacement = 1199cc
Maximum output = 145PS / 5500rpm
Maximum torque = 230Nm / 1750rpm
Transmission = 6-speed DCT
Drive system = FWD
Top speed = 206km/h
0-100km/h acceleration = 8.9 seconds
“Junior Ibrida” with an attractive price tag
Q3 SUV TFSI
Junior Ibrida
Q3 SUV TFSI
Junior Ibrida
The Q3’s cockpit features Audi’s familiar “Digital Stage” system, which combines an 11.9-inch instrument cluster with a 12.8-inch MMI touchscreen. The Junior Hybrida model comes with a 10.25-inch digital cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen.
As mentioned above, the larger body size of the Q3 gives the edge in terms of rear seat comfort. The Q3 also boasts a significantly larger luggage space of 488 liters compared to the Junior’s 415 liters.
At present, the specifications and price of the Q3 in the Japanese market have not been announced, but considering that the previous model, the Q3 35 TSFI advanced, which has almost the same specifications, was priced at 5.25 million yen, it is unlikely to be priced lower. With that in mind, although the Q3 is ahead in terms of living space and power unit specifications, the Junior Hybrid’s price of 4.2 million yen is quite attractive.
