Audi Q5 2008 vs BMW X1 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 22 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 220 NM more than BMW X1. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW X1 2010 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X1 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.55 m | |
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Audi Q5 is larger. Audi Q5 is 18 cm longer than the BMW X1, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q5 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage capacity. Audi Q5 has 120 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 210 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`445 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi Q5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 8000 | |
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