Audi Q5 2012 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q5 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q5 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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`430 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 13 200 | |
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