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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 20ivsAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    148 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,143 km
    710 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220iAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
177hp132kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
35.5s
Calculated
45.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
1,143km710mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
420L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
64L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20iAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220iAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.5 s
45.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i has 7 hp more than AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,650 kg
3,638 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i7.4 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
887 km
551 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,143 km
710 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.1 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220i
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201220iAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
887 km
551 mi
1,143 km
710 mi
CO2 score
165 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20iAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 20i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 256 km (159 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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