BMW X1 vs Audi Q3 Comparison

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

BMW X1 vs Audi Q3 Comparison Overview

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

BMW X1

₹ 52.90 Lakh

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Audi Q3

₹ 43.67 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

52.90 Lakh

43.67 Lakh

EMI

₹97,679

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹80,636

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NCAP Rating

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

476 litres

530 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

51 litres

62.4 litres

Highway Mileage

27.6 kmpl

14.22 kmpl

AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

360 Nm @ 1500-2500 Rpm

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

—

Transmission

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

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder Engine

2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

148 Bhp @ 3750-4000 Rpm

188 Bhp @ 4200-6000 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

8.9 seconds

7.3 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

360 Nm @ 1500-2500 Rpm

320 Nm @ 1500-4100 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

—

Mileage (ARAI)

20.37 kmpl

14.93 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

—

Top Speed

219 kmph

222 kmph

Drivetrain

FWD

AWD

Driving Range

1039 km

896 km

Engine

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

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

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

8.9 seconds

7.3 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

City Mileage

16.14 kmpl

7.89 kmpl

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1630 mm

1607 mm

Width

1845 mm

1849 mm

Ground Clearance

183 mm

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Kerb Weight

1560 kg

1700 kg

Wheelbase

2692 mm

2680 mm

Length

4500 mm

4482 mm

Rear Suspension

Multi-arm Axle With Separate Spring And Damper

4-Link Axle

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Tyres

225 / 55 R18

235 / 55 R18

Rear Tyres

225 / 55 R18

235 / 55 R18

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

Single-joint Spring-strut Axle

McPherson Struts

Four Wheel Steering

—

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.8 metres

5.5 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

Keyless

Remote

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Driver Seat Adjustment

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)

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)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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

Interiors

Dual Tone

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Interior Colours

Black/Pearl Chrome

Okapi Brown And Pearl Beige

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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)

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)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Front Seatback Pockets

Third Row Seat Type

—

Split Third Row Seat

—

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Massage Seats

—

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

Ventilated Seats

—

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

6 Airbags

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

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Dashcam

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Front

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Painted

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Painted

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Internal With Remote

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Aluminium

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Side Window Blinds

—

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

10.7 inch

18 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

Touchscreen Size

10.7 inch

18 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

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

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

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

iPod Compatibility

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

DVD Playback

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Multi-Function Display

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Analogue

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)

40000

50000

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Front Only

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

—

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Parking Sensors

Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Electronic - Internal Only

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Purifier

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Ambient Interior Count

—

Fog Lights

LED

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

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

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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)

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

—

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW X1

✓Strong BMW X1 petrol and diesel engine options
✓Premium interior quality for the compact luxury SUV segment
✓Comfortable ride quality for city and highway use
✓Feature-rich cabin with panoramic sunroof
✓Trusted BMW build quality and brand value

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.