Car comparison

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSIvsBMW X3 (F25) 35d

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

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AUDI RSQ3

2.5 TFSI

310 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2014
VS

BMW X3 (F25)

35d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 35d

  • Most powerful
    313 hp
    233 kW
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,098 km
    682 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRSQ32.5 TFSIBMWX3 (F25)35d
Power
310hp231kW
313hp233kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
61.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
727km452mi
Calculated
1,098km682mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,841mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,580mm62in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance-
212mm8in
Trunk volume
356L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,261L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
162g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSIBMW X3 (F25) 35dPowerTorque
  • AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI5,200-6,700 rpm1,500-5,200 rpm6,950 rpm
BMWX3 (F25)35d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRSQ32.5 TFSIBMWX3 (F25)35d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
22.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
BMWX3 (F25)35d
313 hp
233 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 35d has 3 hp more than AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI and BMW X3 (F25) 35d: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25)35d
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
BMWX3 (F25)35d
1,850 kg
4,079 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX3 (F25)35d
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI5.2 s
BMWX3 (F25)35d5.8 s

Although BMW X3 (F25) 35d has more power, AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI and BMW X3 (F25) 35d: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)35d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 35d and AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI: 2.7 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25)35d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
727 km
452 mi
BMWX3 (F25)35d
1,098 km
682 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWX3 (F25)35d
313 hp
233 kW
5.8 s
244 km/h
152 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,580 mm
62.2 in
BMWX3 (F25)35d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)35d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 35d 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMWX3 (F25)35d
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)35d
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRSQ32.5 TFSIBMWX3 (F25)35d
Power
310 hp
231 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,580 mm
62.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
727 km
452 mi
1,098 km
682 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
162 g/km
Trunk score
356 L
12.6 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 RSQ3 2.5 TFSIBMW X3 (F25) 35d
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW X3 (F25) 35d

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 371 km (231 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 194 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 44 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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