Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 23dvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

23d

204 hp1995 ccDieselAWDManualTwin-turboSUV2009-2012
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)23dAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
211hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
76.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
81.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
34.0s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,653mm65in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 23dAUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 23d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)23d4,400 rpm2,000-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)23dAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.0 s
35.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than BMW X1 (E84) 23d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
1,740 kg
3,836 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)23d
223 km/h
139 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d7.3 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and BMW X1 (E84) 23d: 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
BMWX1 (E84)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84) 23d and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: 2.5 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)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)23d
1,017 km
632 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
882 km
548 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)23d
204 hp
152 kW
7.3 s
223 km/h
139 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 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
BMWX1 (E84)23d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW X1 (E84) 23d 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)23d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
BMWX1 (E84)23d
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)23dAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
882 km
548 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 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) 23dAUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 23d

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 134 km (83 mi) more estimated range

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 120 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

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