The 230 l.c. gasoline variant of the Q3 Sportback F3 represents the entry-level petrol option available at the coupe-SUV body style's launch, offered during the 2019 to 2020 model years. The designation refers to a power output measured in metric horsepower, positioning this engine as a mid-range petrol unit within the F3 generation's lineup. Drivetrain and displacement details align with Audi's transverse-engine platform shared across the MQB-based Q3 family.