Audi Q3 2014 vs BMW X1 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q3 engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW X1. Thanks to more power Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi Q3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that by driving the Audi Q3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi Q3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X1 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. Note, however, that this BMW X1 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eight 4x4 versions of BMW X1 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q3 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1365 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Audi Q3 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 185 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 (kg): | 1`985 | 2`000 | |
| 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 (€): | 17 000 | 17 000 | |
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