BMW X1 2012 vs Audi Q3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi Q3. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.61 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 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
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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 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`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 (€): | 11 400 | 13 600 | |
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