Audi Q3 vs Dodge Hornet
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Dodge Hornet
Overview
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Dodge HornetGT |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S line | GT |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Dodge HornetGT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,700 | $29,995 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $28,598 | $22,322 (best) |
| Median listing price | $28,598 | $23,096 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $28,598 | $23,869 (best) |
| For sale now | 1 | 2 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Dodge HornetGT |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal (best) | 13.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Dodge HornetGT |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 268 hp (best) |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Dodge HornetGT |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 50 cu ft (best) | 27 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 970 lbs | 1,245 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,935 lbs | 3,715 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 105.6 in (best) | 103.8 in |
| Length | 178.4 in (best) | 178 in |
| Width | 73.2 in (best) | — |
| Height | 64.1 in (best) | 63.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Dodge HornetGT |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Side pole | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi Q3 | Dodge Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S line $43,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GT $29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | GT Plus $35,490 MSRP |
| 3 | — | R/T $41,645 MSRP |
| 4 | — | R/T Plus $46,990 MSRP |


