Audi Q2 GA vs BMW iX3 G08

Audi Q2

GA · 2016 – 2026

The first-generation Q2 (GA), Audi’s compact crossover.

BMW iX3

G08 · 2020 – 2026

The first-generation iX3 (G08), BMW’s electric mid-size SUV on the X3’s CLAR platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the GA for the compact, city-friendly Q2 with the smooth TFSI petrols — ideally a full-history example.

Best engine: The 30/35 TFSI (petrol).

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Pick this one if…

BMW iX3

Pick the G08 for the electric X3 with a single rear motor, ~74 kWh usable battery and up to ~500 km WLTP range.

Best engine: The iX3 (286 hp, rear-wheel drive) — the only powertrain.

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs iX3 · Electric

	Audi Q2	BMW iX3
Power	150 hp	286 hp Winner
Torque	250 Nm	400 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	8,5 s	6,8 s Winner
Top speed	211 km/h Winner	180 km/h
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t	131,2 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km	0 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km	—

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	BMW iX3
Boot	405 L	510 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.560 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,86 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,73 m
Ground clearance	14,7 cm	17,9 cm
Turning circle	11,1 m Winner	12,1 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.600 kg	2.000 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	BMW iX3
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse)	CLAR (electric)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.0/1.4/1.5 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	Single rear-axle electric motor (PSM, fifth-generation eDrive)
Transmission	S tronic (DSG)	Single-speed automatic
Fuel	Petrol	Electric
Euro standard	Euro 6d	N/A (electric)
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 (7-speed dry DSG): mechatronics and clutch judder on early cars
MMI infotainment quirks on early cars
Water-pump/thermostat housing leak on EA211 petrols

BMW iX3

12V battery issues (occasional reports)
Parking-sensor/camera faults and interior rattles
Higher tyre wear due to weight and torque

Pros

Audi Q2

Compact and city-friendly
Good all-round visibility
Efficient TFSI engines

BMW iX3

Facelift (2021) brought better efficiency and range
~74 kWh net battery with 471–505 km WLTP (post-facelift)
DC fast charging up to 150 kW (10–80% in ~32–34 min)

Cons

Audi Q2

Firm ride
Small boot and dated early infotainment

BMW iX3

Rear-wheel drive only, no xDrive
No frunk, despite the EV concept

Driving experience

Audi Q2

Comfortable, quiet and more premium than its size suggests. The Q2 steers accurately with light, consistent weighting, rides firmly but acceptably, and feels planted and easy to place. Front-drive versions are efficient; quattro adds strong traction on the 2.0-litre cars. The 1.5 TFSI is smooth and willing, the 2.0 TDI is the economical distance choice, and the 2.0 TFSI adds genuine pace. The S tronic is quick. It is a polished, techy small crossover that trades a little boot and rear space for a more premium feel than the T-Cross.

BMW iX3

The iX3 is refined and composed rather than playful. Steering is accurate and reasonably weighted, body control is good, and the car feels stable and secure at speed. Ride quality is firm but generally well-controlled — better than many early EVs on adaptive suspension, though larger wheels and the M Sport suspension make it busier over poor surfaces. Instant torque makes it quick off the line, and the single-motor rear-drive layout gives balanced, predictable handling without the artificial feel of some dual-motor systems. Cabin noise is low; wind and tyre roar are the main sounds at motorway speeds. Regenerative braking is strong and well-calibrated (one-pedal driving is possible). Overall it drives like a polished, slightly firmer X3 with electric silence and response — competent and relaxing rather than involving.