Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Audi Q3 and BMW X1 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium is priced at ₹43.67 Lakh, BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport is priced at ₹52.90 Lakh.
Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport comes with 1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Audi Q3	BMW X1
Engine Capacity	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	148 bhp @ 3750-4000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Audi Q3

₹ 43.67 Lakh

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BMW X1

₹ 52.90 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

43.67 Lakh

52.90 Lakh

EMI

₹80,636

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹97,679

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.3

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NCAP Rating

Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

530 litres

476 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

62.4 litres

51 litres

Highway Mileage

14.22 kmpl

27.6 kmpl

AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

360 Nm @ 1500-2500 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder Engine

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

188 Bhp @ 4200-6000 Rpm

148 Bhp @ 3750-4000 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

7.3 seconds

8.9 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

360 Nm @ 1500-2500 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

—

Mileage (ARAI)

14.93 kmpl

20.37 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

—

Top Speed

222 kmph

219 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

FWD

Driving Range

896 km

1039 km

Engine

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1995 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.3 seconds

8.9 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

City Mileage

7.89 kmpl

16.14 kmpl

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1607 mm

1630 mm

Width

1849 mm

1845 mm

Ground Clearance

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183 mm

Kerb Weight

1700 kg

1560 kg

Wheelbase

2680 mm

2692 mm

Length

4482 mm

4500 mm

Rear Suspension

4-Link Axle

Multi-arm Axle With Separate Spring And Damper

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Tyres

235 / 55 R18

225 / 55 R18

Rear Tyres

235 / 55 R18

225 / 55 R18

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

McPherson Struts

Single-joint Spring-strut Axle

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.5 metres

5.8 metres

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Rub-strips

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Third Row Seat Type

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

12 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Split Third Row Seat

—

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

—

Second Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Interiors

Dual Tone

Interior Colours

Okapi Brown And Pearl Beige

Black/Pearl Chrome

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

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Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Dashcam

—

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Painted

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Aluminium

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

—

Interior Door Handles

Painted

Chrome

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

18 inch

10.7 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Touchscreen Size

18 inch

10.7 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

DVD Playback

—

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

Multi-Function Display

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Analogue

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

50000

40000

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders

Front Only

Front & Rear

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

—

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Cabin Boot Access

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

—

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Cruise Control

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - All

Rear AC

Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Parking Sensors

Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Air Purifier

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Ambient Interior Count

—

Fog Lights

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

LED

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

—

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Audi Q3

✓Easy ingress – Getting in and out is effortless thanks to a comfortable, balanced seat height that’s neither too high nor too low.
✓Spacious – The cabin feels airy with adequate room, comfortable for four occupants, and offers a generous 500-litre boot space.
✓Performance – Refined engine with strong low-end torque and an impressive mid-range punch; AWD comes standard.
✓Dimensions – The Audi Q3’s compact proportions and footprint make it easy to maneuver and drive.
✓On-road dynamics – The ride and handling remain stable and composed, no matter the speed or road conditions.