Audi Q2 vs BMW X4

Audi Q2

Audi’s compact crossover.

BMW X4

BMW’s coupé-SUV (Sports Activity Coupé).

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 X4

Pick the X4 for a more aggressively styled coupé-SUV with xDrive and strong inline-six engines — trading practical space versus the X3.

Best engine: The M40i (B58) or the 30d (B57).

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs M40i · Petrol

	Audi Q2	BMW X4
Power	150 hp	360 hp Winner
Torque	250 Nm	500 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	8,5 s	4,8 s Winner
Top speed	211 km/h	250 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t	188,0 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km Winner	191 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km Winner	8,2 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	BMW X4
Boot	405 L	525 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.430 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,86 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,75 m
Width	1,79 m	1,92 m
Height	1,51 m	1,62 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	BMW X4
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the VW T-Roc)	F25 (F26) · CLAR (G02)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	N20/N55 · B48/B58 petrol · N47/B47 · B57 diesel
Fuel	Petrol · Diesel	Petrol · Diesel
Transmission	S tronic (7-speed DSG) · 6-speed manual	8-speed automatic (ZF)
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 service (lower-power cars)
Cooling system needs checking
DPF on diesels
Suspension wear

BMW X4

N20 timing chain and tensioner (early F26)
Oil-filter housing and valve-cover leaks
EGR cooler recall (B47/B57 diesel)

Pros

Audi Q2

Compact & manoeuvrable
Efficient engines
Modern tech

BMW X4

Aggressive coupé-SUV styling with presence
Planted xDrive all-wheel drive
Strong inline-six engines (B58/B57)

Cons

Audi Q2

Relatively small boot
Rear seat tighter than larger SUVs

BMW X4

Sloping roof costs headroom and load volume versus the X3
Firm ride, especially on M Sport adaptive suspension

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 X4

More dynamic and refined than the F26. Steering is accurate and well-weighted, body control is good, and the car feels planted and secure with xDrive. It is engaging for a crossover but prioritises composure and refinement over pure sharpness. Adaptive suspension (where fitted) offers a useful range between firm and acceptable comfort. The B58 M40i is the standout: strong, refined, free-revving and characterful with excellent mid-range punch. B48 four-cylinder petrols are smooth and responsive. Diesels (especially the B57 sixes) deliver strong low-end torque and effortless cruising. Overall a stylish, capable crossover that balances road presence, dynamics and everyday usability better than its predecessor.