BMW X3 2012 vs Audi Q3 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 75 HP more power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi Q3. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 580 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. | |||
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 X1 | 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 X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi Q3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`155 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 200 | 12 400 | |
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