BMW X1 vs Audi Q3 Comparison

    BMW X1

    Audi Q3

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    2025 BMW
    X1
    vs
    2025 Audi
    Q3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 BMW X1 review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Audi Q3 review
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    Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
    Based on the Audi Q3 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    54L
    351 to 421 km
    58L - 60L
    418 to 534 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $60,400 - $92,300
    $57,500 - $101,215
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Grown-up, spacious interior
    • Packs a punch in a straight line
    • Interior tech is mostly excellent
    Misses
    • Big price jump over xDrive20i
    • Gets a bit busy over rough roads
    • Interior technology can still be fiddly
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Still looks, feels fresh
    • Better pricing than German rivals
    • Sportback more practical than you’d think
    Misses
    • Some refinement improvements needed
    • Not quite as fast as it looks
    • Back seat a bit cramped

    Colours Available

    The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:

    • Black Sapphire
    • Phytonic Blue
    • M Portimao Blue
    • Sanremo Green
    • Cape York Green
    • Utah Orange

    BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.

    The 2024 Audi Q3 range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Arkona White
    • Pulse Orange
    • Chronos Grey metallic
    • Floret Silver metallic
    • Glacier White metallic
    • Mythos Black metallic
    • Nano Grey metallic
    • Navarra Blue metallic
    • Progressive Red metallic
    • Daytona Grey pearl effect
    • Dew Silver metallic
    • Nardo Grey
    • Kyalami Green

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1499 - 19981395 - 2480
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.5L2.5L, 2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    4, 35, 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1616 - 20
    Power
    115kW - 233kW110kW - 294kW
    Power RPM
    4900 - 57503900 - 5850
    Torque
    230Nm - 400Nm250Nm - 480Nm
    Torque RPM
    1450 - 20001400 - 1950
    Bore Stroke
    -80 - 92.8
    Compression Ratio
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