Audi Q3 2011 vs BMW X3 2010

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Audi Q3
2011 - 2014
BMW X3
2010 - 2014
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi Q3 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X3 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi Q3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.02.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 140 - 211 HP143 - 313 HP
Torque: 250 - 380 NM270 - 630 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 9.9 seconds5.7 - 10.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2 - 7.75.1 - 9.0
Audi Q3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X3. On average, Audi Q3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 184 mm (7.2 inches)212 mm (8.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.38 m4.65 m
Width: 1.83 m1.88 m
Height: 1.61 m1.66 m
Audi Q3 is smaller.
Audi Q3 is 26 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q3 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres550 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1600 litres
BMW X3 has more luggage space.
Audi Q3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3.
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Audi Q3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`105~ 2`315
Safety:
Audi Q3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
high

average
Average price (€): 13 60013 000
Pros and Cons: Audi Q3 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
BMW X3 has
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
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