Audi Q3 2011 vs BMW X1 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q3 engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 300'000 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: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Tiguan | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.55 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 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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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 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi Q3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW X1, so Audi Q3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 11 200 | |
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