Audi Q3 vs Ford Bronco Sport
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Overview
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S line | Big Bend |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,700 | $31,845 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $17,423 | $16,097 (best) |
| Median listing price | $46,583 | $33,525 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $53,898 | $44,529 (best) |
| For sale now | 61 | 454 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 22 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal (best) | 16 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp (best) | 181 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft (best) | 190 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L (best) | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I3 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 50 cu ft | 65.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 970 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,935 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 105.6 in (best) | 105.1 in |
| Length | 178.4 in (best) | 172.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.3 in (best) |
| Height | 64.1 in | 70.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | Not Rated | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 4 |
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 | Ford Bronco Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S line $43,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Big Bend $31,845 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Heritage $34,145 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Outer Banks $36,945 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Badlands $40,265 MSRP |
Live inventory
Audi Q361 for sale
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Used2025 Audi Q3
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Idaho Falls, ID
Certified2023 Audi Q3
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Black Metallic•Beige18,818 mi$31,068Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
Used2020 Audi Q3
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Chronos Gray Metallic•black26,530 mi$25,931Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Used2025 Audi Q3
Premium
gray•black31,524 mi$27,895Nissan of Sumter
Sumter, SC
Used2024 Audi Q3
Premium
Gray Metallic•black28,805 mi$32,423Jack Hanania Audi Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Used2020 Audi Q3
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Black Metallic•black78,527 mi$17,423Jack Hanania Audi Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Ford Bronco Sport454 for sale
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Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Oxford White•Ebony82,101 mi$19,995Seelye Select on 9th
Kalamazoo, MI
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat•Medium Light Smoked Truffle3,075 mi$30,925J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler
Pooler, GA
Certified2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Base
Silver Metallic•Ebony21,816 mi$23,297Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Blue Metallic•Ebony/Roast32,019 mi$26,699Matt Bowers Chevrolet Slidell
Slidell, LA
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Oxford White6 mi$29,090Malloy Ford Alexandria
Lincolnia, VA
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Carbonized Gray Metallic•Ebony6 mi$30,890Malloy Ford Alexandria
Lincolnia, VA
Audi Q3 vs Ford Bronco Sport FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi Q3 vs 2026 Ford Bronco Sport on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport starts lower at $31,845. Live Audi Q3 listings start at $17,423. Live Ford Bronco Sport listings start at $16,097.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,845).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- The 2026 Audi Q3 leads on horsepower in this comparison (255).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,200).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi Q3 vs 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi Q3 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Ford Bronco Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall).