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2021 BMW X1 vs 2021 Audi Q3

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2021 BMW X1 vs. 2021 Audi Q3

The new BMW X1 has the sportiness and freedom to conquer every terrain - whether in the city or in nature.

TOP 5 REASONS TO BUY THE BMW X1 xDrive28i VS. Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro

 

 

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X1 xDrive28i

Base MSRP: $39,990

 

  • Much quicker despite same horsepower and similar torque
  • Greater fuel efficiency by 20% city and 15% highway
  • More rear seat passenger room in all dimensions
  • Over 22% More cargo space with rear seats folded
  • Generous 4-yr. complementary maintenance vs. 1-yr/1 visit

   

 

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Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro

Base MSRP: $39,250 (-$740)

   

 

PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMY

 

X1 xDrive28i Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro
Engine: 2.0 L TwinPower Turbo, 4-cylinder 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo
Transmission: 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic 8-speed Tiptronic automatic
Drivetrain: AWD (xDrive) AWD (quattro)
Horsepower: 228 hp @ 5,000 – 6,000 rpm 228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque: 258 lb-ft. @ 1,450 – 4,500 rpm 258 lb-ft. @ 1,700 rpm
0-96 km/h (60 mph): 6.3 sec. 7.0 sec.
L/100 km (MPG): 9.0L /100 km 23 city / 31 hwy / 26 combined 10.2L/100 km 20 city / 28 hwy / 23 combined

   

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DIMENSIONS

 

Exterior (in.) X1 xDrive28i Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro
Length: 175.4 176.6
Width: 71.7 (mirrors folded) 72.8 (mirrors folded)
Height: 62.9 62.9
Wheelbase: 105.1 105.5
Gross Weight: 3,713 lbs.
Interior (in.)
Head Room f/r: 41.9 / 39.4 39.6 / 37.6
Leg Room f/r: 40.4 / 37.0 40.0 / 36.1
Shoulder: 55.6 / 55.2 56.7 / 55.1
Cargo (cu. ft.): 27.1 (second row upright) / 58.7 (all folded) 23.7 (second row upright) 48.0 (all folded)

 

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NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE

 

X1 xDrive28i Audi Q3 45 TFSI quattro
Warranty: 4-year/80,000-km 4-year/80,000-km
Rust / Corrosion Warranty: 12-year/unlimited-km 12-year/unlimited-km
Stolen Vehicle Recovery: 4 years Unlimited period
Roadside Assistance: 4-year/80,000 km 4-year/80,000 km
Complementary Maintenance: 4-year/80,000 km 1-year/16,000 km

   

 

If Your Clients are Considering a Q3...

 

They are probably interested in a German-made luxury compact SUV with reputable performance and build- quality. What they might not be aware of is the X1 not only has much more rear seat and cargo space and quicker acceleration.. Additionally, BMW offers a 4-year/80,000-km included maintenance plan, whereas Audi only offers 1-year or one visit plan of included new vehicle maintenance unless an additional Audi Care package is purchased for an additional $1,295.

 

What the Automotive Press Has to Say About the Q3...

 

“What the Automotive Press Has to Say About the BMW X1 xDrive28i...Were it our money, we'd seriously consider the 2020 BMW X1 xDrive28i against its primary competitors, mainly the Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3. Of the three, the BMW's mini-X styling and tall body make it the most spacious and most like a conventional SUV in terms of profile. It doesn't seem to suffer in the handling or performance arena because of this, but it does make the X1 more livable when filled to capacity than either of its competitors.”
- Automobile Magazine (June 2020)

 

What the Automotive Press Has to Say About the BMW X1 xDrive28i...

 

"It's the BMW, however, that offers more cargo space, with 27.1 cubic feet versus the Audi's 23.7, and there's a ton of extra storage under the X1's trunk floor. This is because it's fitted with run-flat tires, so there's isn't a spare tire aboard as there is in the Q3."  
"The Audi feels great until you drive the BMW.” The X1 is the one you want to drive. Its powertrain and chassis are far superior to the Audi's, and its interior, although less spacious, is constructed with better materials and to a higher level of quality. It's also more fuel efficient, and it has the greater cargo volume. Although it's easy to recommend the new Audi Q3, the BMW X1 is the winner of this comparison.”

 

 

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Summary

  When compared to the BMW X1, the new Q3 lacks some comfort and performance features that consumers expect to see in a luxury vehicle. Even still, the BMW X1 possesses customizable features like the Advanced Vehicle and Key Memory, performance, and cargo space that can’t be matched at any level by the Q3. Based on specifications, features, better performance, better fuel economy, and reputable automotive review site assessments, the BMW X1 wins this comparison!