Audi Q3 F3 vs BMW X1 E84

Audi Q3

F3 · 2018 – 2025

The second-generation Q3 on the transverse MQB platform.

VS

BMW X1

E84 · 2009 – 2015

BMW’s first front-wheel-drive-based compact SUV.

First car

Second car

Verdict

Pick this one if…

Audi Q3

Pick the Q3 for maximum interior space, a bigger boot and modern technology.

Best engine: The 35 TFSI (petrol) or 35 TDI (diesel) — the sweet spot.

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Pick this one if…

BMW X1

Pick the X1 for sharp BMW handling with a raised driving position and proven engines.

Best engine: The 20i (petrol) or 20d (diesel) — powerful and refined.

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs N20 20i · Petrol

	Audi Q3	BMW X1
Power	150 hp	184 hp Winner
Torque	250 Nm	270 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,2 s	7,7 s Winner
Top speed	205 km/h	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	101,7 hp/t	121,1 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	143 g/km Winner	168 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,7 L/100km Winner	6,7 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q3	BMW X1
Boot	530 L Winner	420 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.525 L Winner	1.350 L
Wheelbase	2,68 m	2,76 m Winner
Length	4,50 m	4,45 m
Ground clearance	17,0 cm	18,3 cm
Turning circle	11,8 m	11,8 m
Towing capacity (braked)	2.000 kg Winner	1.800 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q3	BMW X1
Platform	MQB A2 (transverse)	E84 (E90 3 Series base, rear-wheel drive)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 evo 1.5 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA288 evo 2.0 TDI	B38/B48 petrol · B47 diesel
Transmission	S tronic (DSG)	8-speed automatic
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 5
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q3

Infotainment software (early cars)
S tronic maintenance (DQ200 models)
Cooling system needs checking
DPF on diesels

BMW X1

EGR clogging on diesels
Engine mounts can wear early
Cooling system needs checking
Early timing-chain tensioners (B48/B47)

Pros

Audi Q3

Roomy interior & big boot
Modern tech (Virtual Cockpit)
Modular EA engines

BMW X1

Sharp BMW handling
Proven B-series engines
Optional xDrive all-wheel drive

Cons

Audi Q3

Early infotainment quirks
Pricier than the VW Tiguan on the same platform

BMW X1

Less roomy than the Q3/Tiguan
Front-wheel-drive base (the E84 was rear-wheel drive)

For sale at dealers

Audi Q3

25 for sale · from € 8.990

Audi Q3

Audi Q3 35TFSi · CarPlay · Navigation · LED

09/2021 87.000 km Petrol 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6d

Audi Q3

Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI · Leather · Tow bar · Sport seats

10/2017 140.992 km Petrol 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6b

Audi Q3

Audi Q3 electric · Quattro · Camera · CarPlay · LED

08/2021 75.378 km Electric 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6d

Audi Q3

Audi Q3 35TFSi · plug-in hybrid · CarPlay · Navigation · LED

10/2021 87.000 km Plug-in hybrid 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6d

BMW X1

70 for sale · from € 6.990

BMW X1

BMW X1 xDrive25e · plug-in hybrid · Camera · LED · Head-up dis…

01/2022 103.539 km Plug-in hybrid 92 kW (125 hp) Euro 6d

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BMW X1

BMW X1 sDrive18d · Camera · CarPlay · LED

01/2024 45.651 km Diesel 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6e

BMW X1

BMW X1 Panoramic roof · Camera · Navigation

07/2020 60.000 km Petrol 103 kW (140 hp) Euro 6d

BMW X1

BMW X1 Camera · CarPlay · Navigation

06/2025 53.000 km Petrol 100 kW (136 hp) Euro 6e