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AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIvsBMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012 25d

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

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AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

25d

218 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    145 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,109 km
    689 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
Power
211hp157kW
218hp163kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,670kg3,682lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
78.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
1,109km689mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,477mm176in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,545mm61in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,529mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
420L
Max trunk volume-
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
61L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
145g/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 TFSIBMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25dPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,800-4,900 rpm6,450 rpm
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
28.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
218 hp
163 kW

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d has 7 hp more than AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d: 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 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
450 Nm
332 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 TFSI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
1,670 kg
3,682 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 TFSI
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
228 km/h
142 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 TFSI6.9 s
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 0.2 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 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 2.2 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 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 TFSI
831 km
516 mi
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
1,109 km
689 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
218 hp
163 kW
6.7 s
228 km/h
142 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 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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

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 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d 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 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.7 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 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201225d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,670 kg
3,682 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Range score
831 km
516 mi
1,109 km
689 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
145 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 TFSIBMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 25d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 278 km (173 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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