BMW X1 2018 vs Audi Q3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X1 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X1 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. Note, however, that this BMW X1 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eight 4x4 versions of BMW X1 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X1 is 5 cm longer than the Audi Q3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1365 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage capacity. BMW X1 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means BMW X1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X1 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 17 000 | |
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