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AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20i

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

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AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 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
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,164 km
    723 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
177hp132kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
86.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
43.3s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,164km723mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance-
204mm8in
Trunk volume
460L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20iPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.3 s
52.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 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 X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
1,680 kg
3,704 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)2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
210 km/h
130 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)2.0 TDI8.3 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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)2.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,164 km
723 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
957 km
595 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 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)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 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)2.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.2 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)2.0 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 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
177 hp
132 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
1,164 km
723 mi
957 km
595 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
163 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
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
VehicleAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 206 km (128 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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