Audi Q3 2018 vs BMW X1 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q3 engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.2 | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q3 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Used also on BMW X2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi Q3 2018 2.0 engine: The Audi 2.0 TDI from the EA288 family (engine code DETA, 190 hp) is a modern diesel designed to combine good performance with efficiency. In general it has a solid reputation and, when properly maintained, can exceed 300,000 km. Nevertheless, like most contemporary ... More about Audi Q3 2018 2.0 engine BMW X1 2019 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X1 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q3 is 4 cm longer than the BMW X1, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1525 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Audi Q3 has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW X1, which means Audi Q3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`280 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`695 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 605 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X1 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | 28 600 | |
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