Compare the BMW X1 vs Audi Q3
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both of these small SUVs offer good all-round visibility around town, though their cabins share a few similar compromises. Each car has ditched physical buttons for the climate controls in favour of touchscreen operation, and you will spot cheap, scratchy plastics set low down in both interiors. When you head onto a twisting country road, all BMW X1 models are good fun to drive, whereas the Audi Q3 is less enjoyable down a winding lane in its more basic trim levels. If carrying large loads matters to you, the X1 also gives you more space with the rear seats folded down than the Q3.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Diesel |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 488 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,386 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,531 mm x ?? mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg | Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £455 Best | First year tax rate £560 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto | Engine name 2.0 TDI S Tronic |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Diesel • 150 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Diesel |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.2 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 488 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,386 litres |
| Length 4,505 mm | Length 4,531 mm |
| Width 1,845 mm | Width — |
| Height 1,642 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.68 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.8 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.