Audi Q3 2011 vs BMW X3 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q3 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW X3. Despite less power, Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi Q3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 184 mm (7.2 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 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. | |||
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 X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2011 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 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.65 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 26 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Audi Q3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| 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`155 | 2`285 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 12 200 | |
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