10 World’s Best-Selling Car Model of Audi in 2023

 10 World’s Best-Selling Car Model of Audi in 2023

10 World’s Best-Selling Car Model of Audi in 2023- According to Volkswagen Group Annual Report in 2023, there are 10 World’s Best-Selling Model of Audi in 2023. Basically, these models have become favorable to the customers in 2023.

Historically, the journey of Audi started in 1899, and August Horch was recognized as the founder. In 1964, Volkswagen acquired 50% of Audi shareholders. Meanwhile, culturally, the logo of Audi was described into 4 rings. Basically, it symbolizes the merger of four automobile manufacturers based in the German state of Saxony namely Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer and these companies later merged into Auto Union AG. Furthermore, On January 1, 1965, Volkswagen AG acquired a stake ownership of around 50.3 percent, which makes Volkswagen group controlling over Auto Union and it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen in 1966.

As of business development from time to time, the Audi Group has 22 production sites across 13 countries with total of employees of 87,736. Financially, according to Audi Annual Report of 2023, the total revenue of Audi Group reached EUR 63.4 billion with operating profit of EUR 4.8 billion. Of Audi's car model has contributed into generation revenue, there are some best-selling models of Audi in 2023. Specifically, here is the rank of 10 World’s Most Popular Cars of Audi in 2023. All the data were obtained from Volkswagen Group Annual Report in 2023.

The Rank of 10 10 World’s Best-Selling Car Model of Audi in 2023

Rank	Model of Audi	Total Production in 2023
		(Unit)
1	Q5	334,480
2	A6	257,111
3	A3	246,279
4	A4	237,830
5	Q3	233,472
6	Q4 e-tron	125,441
7	Q2	94,406
8	A5	75,584
9	Q7	74,891
10	A1	64,859
Source: Volkswagen Annual Report, 2023

 

Brief Description of 10 World’s Best-Selling Car Model of Audi in 2023

 

 1. Q5  

 

Q5 still became the most popular car model of Audi in 2023. The Audi Q5 is a series of compact luxury crossover SUVs first produced in 2008. Until 2017, Q5 entered the second generation which was revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show and the second generation is designed by Marc Lichte.  Furthermore, in September 2024, Audi unveiled the third generation of Q5. In the second generation of Q5 which has body style of 5-door SUV and 5-door coupé SUV, the models were powered by 2.0 L TDI I4, 3.0 L TDI V6, and 3.0 L TFSI V6. Statistically, according to Volkswagen Group annual report in 2023, the production of model Q5 reached 334,480 units.

 

 2. A6   

A6 is the 2^nd most popular model of Audi’s car in 2023. Commonly, Audi A6 is an executive car manufactured since 1994 which was produced since 1994. To date, Audi A6 entered fifth generation unveiled in 2018 at Geneva Motor Show with designers of the A6 model in fifth generation are Phillipe Römers and Helmut Jung (Avant). Specifically, all the the variants of A6 was powered by Petrol (2.0 liter I4 TFSI 185 kW, 2.0 liter I4 TFSI 190 PS Mild Hybrid (MHEV), 3.0 liter Twin-scroll T V6 TFSI 250 kW, 2.9 liter TT V6 TFSI 336 kW (S6), 4.0 liter TT V8 TFSI 441 kW (RS6)), Diesel (2.0 liter I4 TDI 150kW, 3.0 liter V6 TDI 172 & 210 kW Mild Hybrid (MHEV; 45 & 50 TDI), and PHEV engine (2.0 liter I4 TFSI 185 kW with an electric motor (A6 50 TFSI e quattro/ A6 55 TFSI e quattro)). According to Volkswagen Group in 2023, the total production of the A6 model reached 257,111 units.

 

 3. A3   

A3 also became one of the most popular cars of Audi Group in 2023. The Audi A3 is a subcompact executive/small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed since September 1996. As of 2023, currently, Audi A3 entered the fourth generation, unveiled in 2020 with designers Jakob Hirzel and Juan Carlos Huerta. Mechanically, all the models of A3 in fourth generation was powered by powered by 1.0 L EA211 CHYB turbo, 1.4 L EA211 I4 t/c ACDT PHEV System, 1.5 L EA211 Evo turbo I4 (mild hybrid), 1.5 L EA211 Evo turbo I4 (PHEV), 2.0 L EA888 evo 2 turbo I4 (S3), 1.5 L EA211 TGI Evo turbo I4 (30 g-tron), 2.5 L I5 TFSI, 2.0 L EA288 evo 4 TDI. Overall, in 2023, the production of A3 reached 246,279 units.

 

 4. A4   

The A4 also became the most popular car of Audi Group in 2023. Historically, Audi A4 is a line of luxury compact executive cars produced since 1994 consisting of a front-engine design, with transaxle-type transmissions. To date, Audi A4 entered fifth generation reveleaved in 2015 with the help of designer Frank Rimili Rüdiger Müller (interior), and Amar Vaya (facelift). Furthermore, all the variant models of A4 in fifth generation were powered with some engine, namely 1.4 L TFSI I4, 2.0 L TFSI I4, 3.0 L V6 TFSI, 2.9 L V6 TFSI, 2.0 L TDI I4, and 3.0 L V6 TDI. According to Volkswagen Group Annual Report in 2023, the production of model A4 reached 237,830 units.

 

 5. Q3  

The Audi Q3 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV first produced in 2011. To date, Audi Q3 has entered the 2nd generation unveiled in 2018. Commonly, this car is powered by petrol engine (1.4 L EA211 (BWK/CAVA) TFSI I4, 1.4 L EA211 (CZDA) TFSI I4, 1.5 L EA211 EVO (DADA) TFSI I4, 2.0 L EA888 TFSI I4, 2.5 L DNWA TFSI I5 (RS Q3), and diesel engine (2.0 L CRBC TDI I4). Overall, in 2023, the production of model Audi Q3 reached 233,472 units.

 

6. Q4 e-tron  

Q4 e-tron also became one of the most popular cars of Audi in 2023. According to Volkswagen group annual report in 2023, the production of Q4 e-tron reached 125,441 units. Audi Q4 e-tron is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV. The production of this audi Q4 e-tron was first produced in 2019 with body style of 5-door SUV and 5-door coupé SUV. Mechanically, Q4 e-tron is powered by Electric motor of APP 310/APP 550 permanent magnet synchronous motor.

 

 7. Q2  

The Audi Q2 is a subcompact crossover SUV developed and manufactured, and it was first introduced to the public in 2016, at Geneva Motor Show with the body style of 5-door SUV. Furthermore, the model Q2 is powered by petrol engine (1.0 TFSI I3 turbo, 1.4 TFSI COD I4 turbo, 2.0 TFSI I4 turbo, and diesel engine (1.6 TDI I4 turbo and 2.0 TDI I4 turbo Overall, in 2023, The total production of Q2 reached 94,406 units in 2023.

 

8. A5   

 

The Audi A5 is a series of compact executive / grand touring coupé cars produced since June 2007. To date, Audi A5 entered the third generation unveiled in 2024 with the body style of 5-door liftback (Saloon) 5-door station wagon (Avant). furthermore, the Audi A4 in third generation was powered by petrol engine (2.0 L EA888 I4 turbo (MHEV) and 3.0 L EA839 V6 turbo (MHEV), and diesel engine (2.0 L EA288 evo I4 turbo (MHEV). Overall, in 2023, the total production of A5 reached 75,584 units in 2023.

 

9. Q7  

 

The Audi Q7 is a luxury crossover SUV which first appeared in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Q7 also became one of Audi's popular models in 2023. To date, Audi Q7 entered the second generation unveiled in 2015 at North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In addition, the Audi Q7 second generation is powered by Petrol engine (2.0 L TFSI I4, 2.0 L TFSI I4 PHEV, 3.0 L supercharged V6, 3.0 L TFSI V6, 4.0 L TFSI V8), Petrol plug-in hybrid (3.0 L TFSI V6 (Q7 e-tron TFSI)), Diesel (3.0 L TDI V6 and 4.0 L TDI V8), Diesel plug-in hybrid (3.0 L TDI V6 (Q7 e-tron TDI)). According to Volkswagen Group Annual Report in 2023, the production Q7 reached 74,891 units.

 

10. A1

The Audi A1 is a supermini car launched by Audi at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and the second generation A1 was launched in mid-June 2018 with the body style of a 5-door hatchback. Furthermore, The Audi A1 second generation is powered by engine petrol (1.0 L EA211/EA211 DHSB TFSI I3, 1.5 L EA211 EVO series TFSI I4, and 2.0 L EA888 TFSI I4). Overall, the total production of A1 reached 64,859 units in 2023.

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The Summary of 10 World’s Best-Selling Car Model of Audi in 2023

 

 

 

Reference of 10 World’s Best-Selling Car Model of Audi in 2023

 

Audi. 2024.Audi Report 2023. Accessed via https://www.audi.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-concept/sustainability-reports/report-2023.html on June 1st, 2024.

Volkswagen Group. 2024. Volkswagen Group Annual Report 2023. Accessed via https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/more/annual-report-2023-2671 on May 22nd, 2024.