Audi Q5 2009 vs BMW X3 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 | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Audi Q5 engine produces 12 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW X3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi Q5 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 Q5 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 600 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 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 | |||
| 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 X3 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 X3 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 X3 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q5 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Audi Q5 has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`415 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 12 200 | |
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