Audi Q2 vs BMW iX3

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

BMW iX3

BMW’s electric mid-size 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 iX3

Pick the iX3 for a practical, refined electric SUV with familiar BMW dynamics and a mature real-world range.

Best engine: The iX3 (286 hp, rear-wheel drive).

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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
Width	1,79 m	1,89 m
Height	1,51 m	1,67 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	BMW iX3
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the VW T-Roc)	CLAR (based on the X3 G01, electric)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	Single electric motor (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 iX3

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

Pros

Audi Q2

Compact & manoeuvrable
Efficient engines
Modern tech

BMW iX3

Practical, familiar X3 packaging with a 510 L boot
Proven single-motor drivetrain (less complexity)
Refined, quiet drive with familiar BMW character

Cons

Audi Q2

Relatively small boot
Rear seat tighter than larger SUVs

BMW iX3

No frunk and no all-wheel drive available
Firm ride on larger wheels and M Sport

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.