BMW X3 2010 vs Audi Q3 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi Q3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that by driving the BMW X3 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 X3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.61 m | |
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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 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi Q3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`185 | |
| 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 | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 13 600 | |
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