Audi Q3 (2016 – 2018) vs BMW X1 (2016 – 2019): specs compared
The Audi Q3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 231 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.5 s. The BMW X1 uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 4.4 L/100 km. The Audi Q3 is the lighter car, from 1,385 kg against 1,430 kg. At 4,440 mm, the BMW X1 is 51 mm longer than the Audi Q3.
| Specification |
Audi
Q3
2016 – 2018
|
BMW
X1
2016 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2018 | 2016 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 13 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 286 hp | 150 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 620 Nm | 281 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 10.9 s | 6.5 – 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 237 km/h | 204 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 6.6 L/100 km | 4.1 – 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,389 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,598 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,385 – 1,870 kg | 1,430 – 1,575 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.