Audi Q3 2016 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 465 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q3 engine produces 183 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 195 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q3 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 204 mm (8 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.66 m | |
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Audi Q3 is smaller. Audi Q3 is 27 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1261 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Audi Q3 has 194 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 339 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | 2`325 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 20 400 | |
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