BMW X3 2010 vs Audi Q3 2011

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BMW X3
2010 - 2014
Audi Q3
2011 - 2014
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW X3 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi Q3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.01.4 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 143 - 313 HP140 - 211 HP
Torque: 270 - 630 NM250 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 - 10.3 seconds6.9 - 9.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 9.05.2 - 7.7
BMW X3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi Q3. On average, BMW X3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 212 mm (8.3 inches)184 mm (7.2 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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: 4.65 m4.38 m
Width: 1.88 m1.83 m
Height: 1.66 m1.61 m
BMW X3 is larger.
BMW X3 is 26 cm longer than the Audi Q3, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 550 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1600 litresno data
BMW X3 has more luggage capacity.
BMW X3 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3.
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi Q3.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`315~ 2`105
Safety:
Audi Q3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

high
Average price (€): 13 00013 600
Pros and Cons: BMW X3 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
Audi Q3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
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