BMW X1 2015 vs Audi Q3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi Q3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
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`140 | 2`140 | |
| 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 (€): | 17 800 | 18 000 | |
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