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Audi Q3 vs BMW X1

Audi Q3

Audi Q3

F3 · 2018 – 2025

The second-generation Q3 on the transverse MQB platform.

VS
BMW X1

BMW X1

F48 · 2015 – 2022

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.
Read the full guide
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.
Read the full guide

Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs B48 20i · Petrol

Audi Q3 BMW X1
Power
150 hp
192 hp Winner
Torque
250 Nm
280 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h
9,2 s
7,7 s Winner
Top speed
205 km/h
226 km/h Winner

Dimensions & space

Audi Q3 BMW X1
Boot
530 L Winner
505 L
Boot (seats folded)
1.525 L
1.550 L Winner
Wheelbase
2,68 m Winner
2,67 m
Length
4,50 m
4,44 m

Powertrain & tech

Audi Q3 BMW X1
Platform MQB A2 (transverse) UKL2 (front-wheel-drive base)
Drive Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive Front-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 6d-TEMP
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 Cars

Audi Q3 35TFSi · CarPlay · Navigation · LED

09/2021 87.000 km Petrol 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6d
€ 22.990 Groep Billen
Audi Q3 Cars

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

10/2017 140.992 km Petrol 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6b
€ 13.999 GDCauto
Audi Q3 Cars

Audi Q3 electric · Quattro · Camera · CarPlay · LED

08/2021 75.378 km Electric 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6d
€ 25.999 GDCauto
Audi Q3 Cars

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

10/2021 87.000 km Plug-in hybrid 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6d
€ 24.490 Groep Billen

BMW X1

70 for sale · from € 6.990
BMW X1 Cars

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
€ 20.490 Cornette Automotive BV
BMW X1 Cars

BMW X1 sDrive18d · Camera · CarPlay · LED

01/2024 45.651 km Diesel 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6e
€ 31.999 GDCauto
BMW X1 Cars

BMW X1 Panoramic roof · Camera · Navigation

07/2020 60.000 km Petrol 103 kW (140 hp) Euro 6d
€ 23.490 Groep Billen
BMW X1 Cars

BMW X1 Camera · CarPlay · Navigation

06/2025 53.000 km Petrol 100 kW (136 hp) Euro 6e
€ 32.999 Auto's Fabre