Audi Q2 vs BMW iX1

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

BMW iX1

BMW’s fully electric compact SUV.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the Q2 for a compact, agile premium SUV with efficient engines.

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

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Pick this one if…

BMW iX1

Pick the iX1 for zero-emission driving in a practical compact premium SUV with modern iDrive tech and a punchy xDrive30.

Best engine: The xDrive30 (313 hp, dual motor).

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs xDrive30 · Electric

	Audi Q2	BMW iX1
Power	150 hp	313 hp Winner
Torque	250 Nm	494 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	8,5 s	5,6 s Winner
Top speed	211 km/h Winner	180 km/h
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t	150,1 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km	0 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km	—

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	BMW iX1
Boot	405 L	490 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.495 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,69 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,50 m
Width	1,79 m	1,85 m
Height	1,51 m	1,62 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	BMW iX1
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the VW T-Roc)	FAAR (front-drive base, shared with the X1 U11)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	Single or dual electric motors (fifth-generation eDrive)
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Electric
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio)
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later)	N/A (electric)
LEZ access	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 service (lower-power cars)
Cooling system needs checking
DPF on diesels
Suspension wear

BMW iX1

Software/iDrive (early OS8/OS9 builds)
Integrated brake system (IBS) recall (2022–2024)
12V battery can drain when parked

Pros

Audi Q2

Compact & manoeuvrable
Efficient engines
Modern tech

BMW iX1

Zero-emission and brisk in traffic thanks to instant torque
Practical compact SUV with adult rear seats and a 490 L boot
Quiet, refined ride, typically electric

Cons

Audi Q2

Relatively small boot
Rear seat tighter than larger SUVs

BMW iX1

Firm ride, especially on larger wheels and M Sport
Battery pack slightly reduces boot versus the X1

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 iX1

Quiet, refined and responsive in typical EV fashion. Instant torque makes it feel brisk in traffic. Steering is accurate and reasonably weighted for a crossover; body control is good and the car feels planted. The xDrive30 (dual motor) is notably quicker and more secure in poor conditions; the eDrive20 (front-drive) is lighter and more efficient. Regenerative braking is strong in Efficient mode and takes some getting used to. Adaptive suspension (where fitted) helps, but the car can feel firm on poor Belgian roads, especially with larger wheels. Overall a capable, composed electric crossover rather than a pure driver’s car.