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Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line
₹ 53.55 Lakh
Kia Sorento HTX (A) Black Line AWD 6Seater Diesel
₹ 40.39 Lakh
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Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line vs Kia Sorento HTX (A) Black Line AWD 6Seater Diesel
Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.
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Key Specifications Matrix
187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm
Power
142kW (190.42bhp) @3800 rpm
320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm
Torque
442Nm @1750-2750 rpm
1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Engine / Motor
Smartstream D2.2 Smartstream D2.2 CRDi
Automatic (DCT)
Gearbox
Automatic (DCT)
Quattro AWD
Drivetrain
Snow/ Mud/ Sand
Petrol
Fuel
Diesel
5 Seater
Seating
6 Seater
6
Airbags
10
Full Technical Specifications
Comprehensive Breakdown| Specification | Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line | Kia Sorento HTX (A) Black Line AWD 6Seater Diesel |
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| Pricing & Availability | ||
| Price Amount | ₹ 53.55 Lakh | ₹ 40.39 Lakh |
| Price Type | Ex-Showroom | Ex-Showroom |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
Smartstream D2.2 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Diesel |
| Engine Type | 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4 |
Smartstream D2.2 CRDi |
| Power | 187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm |
142kW (190.42bhp) @3800 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm |
442Nm @1750-2750 rpm |
| Transmission | 7 Speed S Tronic, Automatic (Dual Clutch Transmission) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode |
8 DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) |
| Drivetrain | Quattro AWD (All Wheel Drive) |
AWD with Terrain Modes (Snow/ Mud/ Sand) |
| Fuel Capacity | 62.4 litres |
67 Litres |
| Emission Standard | BS 6 |
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| Engine Misc | Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop |
2151 cc |
| Body | ||
| Length | 4518 mm |
4815 mm |
| Width | 1843 mm |
1900 mm |
| Height | 1558 mm |
1785 mm (with Roof Rack) |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm |
2815 mm |
| Turn Radius | 5.5 metres |
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| Kerb weight | 1705 kg |
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| Front Tyre | 235 / 55 R18 |
235/ 55 R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235 / 55 R18 |
235/ 55 R19 |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Struts |
McPherson Strut & Stabilizer |
| Rear Suspension | 4-Link Axle |
Independent Multi-link |
| Steering | Power assisted (Electric) |
Manual Tilt & Telescopic Steering |
| Wheel | Alloy Wheels |
Black R19- 48.2 cm (19 inch) Premium Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Spare Wheel | Space Saver |
135/ 80 D18 (Steel) |
| Safety | ||
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
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| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) |
10 Airbags (Front Dual, Front Seat Side, Side Curtain, Rear Seat Side, Center Side, Driver Knee) |
| Front Brake | Ventilated Disc |
Disc |
| Rear Brake | Ventilated Disc |
Disc |
| ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
| EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) | Yes | — |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes | HAC (Hill-start Assist Control) |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | DBC (Downhill Brake Control) |
| Traction Control System | Yes | ESC (Electronic Stability Control), HAC (Hill start Assist Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) with Drive & Terrain Modes (Snow/ Mud/ Sand) |
| Parking Sensors | Rear |
12 Parking Sensors with 5 Radars |
| Park Assist | Reverse Camera |
Remote Smart Parking Assist, 360 Degree Camera & Blind View Monitor in Cluster, PCA-R (Parking Collision Assist - Reverse) |
| Speed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
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| Seatbelt Warning | Yes | Front & Rear All Seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder |
| Child Seat Anchor Point | Yes | Yes, ISOFIX Mounts |
| Central Lock | Remote |
Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock |
| Speed Sensitive Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Remote Vehicle Immobilization |
| AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) | — | Front Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA-Car/ Pedestrain/ Cyclist, FCA-Direct Oncoming, FCA-Junction Turning, FCA-Junction Crossing, FCA-Lane Change Oncoming, FCA-Lane Change Side, FCA-Avoidance Assist with Evasive Steering & MCB (Multi Collision Brake) |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Management System) | — | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Dynamic Brake Lights | — | ESS (Emergency Stop Signal) |
| Mid Rear Seat Belt | — | 3-Point Seat Belt with Reminder |
| ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) | — | ADAS Level 2+ with 29 Autonomous Features |
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| Exterior | ||
| Number of Doors | 5 Doors |
5 |
| Headlight | LED |
Crystal Cube LED Projection Headlamps with Auto Light Control |
| Headlamp Levelling | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Light | LED on front, Halogen on rear |
LED MFR Fog Lamps |
| ORVM | Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable) |
Electric Adjust Outside Mirrors with Power Fold, LED Indicator & Memory Function |
| Turn Indicators on ORVM | Yes | Yes (LED Indicators) |
| Taillamp | LED |
Star Map LED Tail Lamps, LED High Mount Stop Lamp |
| External Door Handles | Body Coloured |
Grab Handles with Touch Sensor & Pocket Lighting |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Rain Sensing Aero Wiper |
| Roof Antenna | Yes | Shark Fin Antenna |
| Body Coloured Bumper | Yes | — |
| Chrome Exhaust | Yes | — |
| Automatic Headlamps | — | Auto Light Control |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | — | Yes |
| DRL (Daytime Running Lights) | — | Star Map LED DRLs with Integrated Turn Signals |
| Body Kit | — | Black Line Styling Package (Blacked out emblems, wheels, fender garnish, beltline and more) |
| Rub Strips | — | Blacked out Fender Garnish & Beltline |
| Interior | ||
| Interior | Dual Tone |
Premium Black & Olive Brown Two Tone Interior |
| Scuff Plates | Aluminium |
Sorento Engraved Metal Step Plates |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Person |
6 |
| Seating Row | 2 Rows |
3 |
| Driver Seat | 10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) |
10-Way Power Driver Seat with Lumbar Adjust, Ergo Motion Function, Memory Seat & Relaxation Comfort Seats |
| Driver Armrest | Yes | — |
| Front Passenger Seat | 10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) |
10-way Power Passenger Seat with Lumbar Adjust, Relaxation Comfort Seats & 4-Way Power Boss Mode |
| Driver Armrest Storage | Yes | — |
| Headrest | Front & Rear |
1st Row Sliding Headrests, Wing Type Headrest for Captain Seats (6-Seater), 2-way Adjustable Headrests |
| Front Seat Back Pocket | Yes | Premium Seatback Panel |
| Rear Seat | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
Captain Seats with Wing Type Headrest, Boss Mode |
| Rear Seat Type | Bench |
Luxury Captain Chairs |
| Rear Seat Folding | Full |
Remote Folding |
| Rear Seat Split | 60:40 split |
Individual Captain Seats |
| Mid Rear Head Rest | Yes | — |
| Interior Colour | Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige |
Premium Black & Olive Brown |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather |
Leatherette Seats with Embossing Seat Covering |
| Leather Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Interior Door Handles | Painted |
Metal Paint Interior Door Handles |
| Door Pockets | Front |
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| Boot Opener | Internal with Remote |
Smart Power Tailgate with Anti-pinch Function |
| Anti Glare Mirror | Electronic - Internal Only |
Advanced Digital IRVM |
| Interior Ambient Light | 30 |
64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting |
| Interior Ambient Lights | Multi-colour |
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| Cabin Lamp | Front and Rear |
LED Map & Luggage Lamps |
| Third Row Seat | — | 50:50 Split Seats with Folding |
| Third Row Seat Type | — | Folding Seats |
| Third Row Seat Split | — | 50:50 split |
| Ventilated Seats | — | Comfort Front & Rear Ventilated Seats with 3-Step Cooling |
| Cabin Boot Access | — | Yes (via Folding Seats) |
| Puddle Lamp | — | Grab Handles with Pocket Lighting |
| Vanity Mirror Light | — | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamp | — | LED Map & Luggage Lamps |
| Infotainment | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display |
Panoramic Curved Display Panel 31.24 cm (12.3 inch) HD Touchscreen Navigation Cockpit |
| Screen Size | 10 inch |
31.24 cm (12.3 inch) |
| Connectivity | Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes) |
Kia Connect 2.0 with 85+ connected features & OTA Software Updates |
| Integrated Music System | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 10 |
Bose Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Kia AI Assistant (Real-time Generative AI) with Voice Command |
| Bluetooth | Phone & Audio Streaming |
Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Built-in Navigation |
| Auxiliary Port | Yes | — |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | C-Type USB Charger (All Rows x2) |
| Instrument | Digital |
31.24 cm (12.3 inch) HD Display Instrument Cluster with Head-up Display Unit |
| Tripmeter | Multi-Function Display |
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| Average Fuel Consumption | Yes | Yes |
| Average Speed | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Digital |
Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | — |
| Shift Indicator | Dynamic |
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| Tachometer | Analogue |
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| Cluster Brightness Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Head Unit Size | — | 31.24 cm (12.3 inch) |
| Android Auto | — | Wireless |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Wireless |
| Distance to Empty (DTE) | — | Yes |
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| Comfort | ||
| AC | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) |
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Front Infinity Air Vents |
| Rear AC | Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control |
Rear AC Vents (2nd & 3rd Row) |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go, Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control - Zone (NSCC-Z) & Curve (NSCC-C) |
| Steering Adjust | Tilt & Telescopic |
Manual Tilt & Telescopic Steering |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear |
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination |
| Window One Touch Down | All |
All Door Windows One Touch Auto Up/ Down with Safety |
| Window One Touch Up | All |
Yes (All Windows) |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes, Heated Rear Windshield |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof |
| Vanity Mirror | Driver & Co-Driver |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors |
| Headlight Ignition On Reminder | Yes | — |
| 12V Power Outlet | 1 |
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| Cupholder | Front Only |
2nd Row Center Armrest with Cup Holder |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Third Row AC | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Keyless Button Start | — | Smart Key with Push Button Start |
| Rear Wiper | — | Integrated Rear Spoiler with Hidden Wiper & Washer |
| Other | ||
| Find My Car | — | Find My Car with SVM |
| OTA Update | — | Over-the-Air Software update for 30 Controllers |
| Car Unlock via App | — | Digital Key 2.0 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (Years) | 3 |
3 Years (Extendable up to 5 Years*) |
| Warranty (Km) | 50000 |
Unlimited km |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 8 Years (High Voltage Battery) |
| Battery Warranty (Km) | — | 1,60,000 km (High Voltage Battery) |
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line and Kia Sorento HTX (A) Black Line AWD 6Seater Diesel.
The Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line is priced at ₹ 53.55 Lakh, while the Kia Sorento HTX (A) Black Line AWD 6Seater Diesel is priced at ₹ 40.39 Lakh.
The Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line delivers 187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm power and 320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm torque, compared to the Kia Sorento HTX (A) Black Line AWD 6Seater Diesel which produces 142kW (190.42bhp) @3800 rpm power and 442Nm @1750-2750 rpm torque.
Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line features a Automatic (DCT) gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Kia Sorento HTX (A) Black Line AWD 6Seater Diesel comes with a Automatic (DCT) gearbox and Diesel fuel.
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