Audi Q3 2011 vs BMW X1 2012

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Audi Q3
2011 - 2014
BMW X1
2012 - 2015
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 X1 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 HP116 - 245 HP
Torque: 250 - 380 NM200 - 450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 9.9 seconds6.1 - 11.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2 - 7.74.5 - 7.9
Audi Q3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X1. On average, Audi Q3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.38 m4.48 m
Width: 1.83 m1.80 m
Height: 1.61 m1.55 m
Audi Q3 is 9 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q3 is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres420 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1350 litres
Audi Q3 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Audi Q3 has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The BMW X1 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11.8 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`105~ 2`095
Safety:
The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): 13 20011 000
Pros and Cons: Audi Q3 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • better safety assist technologies
BMW X1 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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