Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.1 seconds, compared with 6.3 seconds for 2025 Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro. 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD has the higher listed output at 346 hp; 2025 Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro is rated at 230 hp, a difference of 116 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD at 580 Nm and 2025 Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 530 litres versus 519 litres, a difference of 11 litres. 2025 Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro carries the higher towing rating at 2,000 kg, while 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD is listed at 750 kg. 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD is 255 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro has the lower listed starting price at $42,900, compared with $49,500 for 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD. 2025 Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.