Audi Q3 vs Honda Pilot

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2026 Audi Q3

Trim

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2026 Honda Pilot

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Overview

Spec	Audi Q3S line	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Selected trim	S line	Sport 2WD
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	10-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi Q3S line	Honda PilotSport 2WD
MSRP	$43,700	$42,195 (best)
Lowest listing price	$28,598	$24,120 (best)
Median listing price	$28,598 (best)	$44,472
Highest listing price	$28,598 (best)	$57,267
For sale now	1	9 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi Q3S line	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Combined MPG	25 MPG (best)	22 MPG
City MPG	22 MPG (best)	19 MPG
Highway MPG	29 MPG (best)	27 MPG
Fuel tank	16.4 gal	19 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Audi Q3S line	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Horsepower	255 hp	285 hp (best)
Torque	273 lb-ft (best)	262 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	3.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Audi Q3S line	Honda PilotSport 2WD
Seating	5 seats	8 seats (best)
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	50 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs (best)
Payload	970 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,935 lbs (best)	4,336 lbs
Wheelbase	105.6 in	114 in (best)
Length	178.4 in	200.1 in (best)
Width	73.2 in	79 in (best)
Height	64.1 in	71 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi Q3S line	Honda PilotSport 2WD
NHTSA overall	Not Rated	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	Not Rated	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	Not Rated	4 / 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	1

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	Honda Pilot
1	S line $43,700 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	—	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP
3	—	EX-L $44,495 MSRP
4	—	EX-L $46,595 MSRP
5	—	TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP
6	—	Touring $51,095 MSRP
7	—	Touring S $52,295 MSRP
8	—	Elite $53,495 MSRP
9	—	Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP