Audi Q2 vs BMW X2

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

BMW X2

BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the Q2 for quattro (on the 2.0-litre engines), the 1.5 TFSI’s cylinder-on-demand and the Virtual Cockpit — but check rear legroom.

Best engine: The mid-range 1.5 TFSI petrol for the best everyday balance.

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Pick this one if…

BMW X2

Pick the X2 for a stylish, agile compact crossover that drives sportier than an average SUV.

Best engine: The sDrive20i/xDrive20i (B48, 192 hp).

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs sDrive20i · Petrol

	Audi Q2	BMW X2
Power	150 hp	192 hp Winner
Torque	250 Nm	280 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	8,5 s	7,4 s Winner
Top speed	211 km/h	227 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t	118,9 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km Winner	146 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km Winner	6,4 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	BMW X2
Boot	405 L	470 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.355 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,67 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,36 m
Width	1,79 m	1,82 m
Height	1,51 m	1,51 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	BMW X2
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the VW T-Roc)	UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman)
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	B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later)	Euro 6
LEZ access	Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)	Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 (7-speed dry DSG): mechatronics are the best-known weak point
Direct-injection petrols: carbon buildup with lots of short trips
DPF on diesels with mainly short trips

BMW X2

Oil-filter housing gasket leaks (B48 petrol)
EGR cooler fire-risk recall (B47 diesel)
Plastic coolant lines and expansion tank

Pros

Audi Q2

quattro available on the 2.0-litre engines
1.5 TFSI has cylinder-on-demand
Virtual Cockpit digital instruments on higher trims

BMW X2

Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
Coupe-like, stylish design
Refined B48 petrol engines

Cons

Audi Q2

Rear legroom is tight for adults
S line suspension rides firmly

BMW X2

Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension

Driving experience

Audi Q2

As a model line, the Q2 steers quickly and lightly, and the raised seating position gives a good view out. The ride is firm rather than plush, and you feel it on rough roads. The 1.0 TFSI is adequate, the 1.5 TFSI is the one to have and the 2.0 TDI is the high-mileage pick. It is happiest in town, where its compact size makes it easy to place.