Audi Q5 2009 vs BMW X1 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 52 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X1. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine 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`415 | 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 (€): | 11 200 | 8800 | |
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