BMW X1 2012 vs Audi Q3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 14 HP more power than Audi Q3, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi Q3. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X1 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X1 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 360'000 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 Q3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Used also on Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`035 | 2`110 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 000 | 13 200 | |
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