Audi Q3 2011 vs BMW X3 2010

 
Audi Q3
2011 - 2014
BMW X3
2010 - 2014
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 177 HP184 HP
Torque: 380 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds8.5 seconds
Audi Q3 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.95.6
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km7.4 l/100km
By specification Audi Q3 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi Q3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres67 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1080 km in combined cycle1190 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway1260 km on highway
880 km with real consumption900 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.38 m4.65 m
Width: 1.83 m1.88 m
Height: 1.61 m1.66 m
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 litres550 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1600 litres
BMW X3 has more luggage space.
Audi Q3 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3.
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi Q3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW X3.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1852`300
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 60013 200
Pros and Cons: Audi Q3 has
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
BMW X3 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
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