BMW X1 2012 vs Audi Q3 2011

 
BMW X1
2012 - 2015
Audi Q3
2011 - 2014
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 143 HP140 HP
Torque: 320 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds9.9 seconds
BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW X1 engine produces 3 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 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.95.2
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.4 l/100km
By specification BMW X1 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X1 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres64 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1240 km in combined cycle1230 km in combined cycle
1380 km on highway1360 km on highway
930 km with real consumption1000 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.38 m
Width: 1.80 m1.83 m
Height: 1.55 m1.61 m
BMW X1 is 9 cm longer than the Audi Q3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 420 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1350 litresno data
Audi Q3 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, BMW X1 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. This could mean that the BMW X1 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11.8 meters
Gross weight (kg): 2`0552`030
Safety:
The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
high

high
Audi Q3 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW X1, so Audi Q3 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 11 20013 600
Pros and Cons: BMW X1 has
  • lower price
Audi Q3 has
  • roomier boot
  • better safety assist technologies
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