BMW X3 2014 vs Audi Q3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi Q3, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi Q3. Despite the higher power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 173 mm (6.8 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2014 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 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.39 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 27 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 | 1365 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 235 litres). | |||
| 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`325 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 17 000 | |
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