Audi Q3 2011 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q3 engine produces 44 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Audi Q3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 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. | |||
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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`290 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 600 | 13 400 | |
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