Audi Q5 2013 vs BMW X3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Audi Q5 engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 50 NM more than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.7 | |
| Audi Q5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 300'000 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: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi Q5 2013 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi Q5 2013 2.0 engine BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X3 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q5 is 3 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 20 400 | |
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