Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 28d

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

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AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

28d

184 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,164 km
    723 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,919kg4,231lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,341kg5,161lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
92.7s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
40.3s
Calculated
76.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,164km723mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
4,668mm184in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,678mm66in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
460L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,365L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28dPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.3 s
76.0 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
1,919 kg
4,231 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
204 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI7.9 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d: 2.3 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,164 km
723 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
859 km
534 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
219 km/h
136 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
184 hp
137 kW
8.3 s
204 km/h
127 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,678 mm
66.1 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.3 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,919 kg
4,231 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,678 mm
66.1 in
Range score
1,164 km
723 mi
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Is 294 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 305 km (189 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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