Audi Q3 Sportback vs BMW iX1

Should you buy Audi Q3 Sportback or BMW iX1? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi Q3 Sportback price starts at Rs 54.25 Lakh ex-showroom for 40TFSI Quattro (Petrol) and BMW iX1 price starts Rs 52.40 Lakh ex-showroom for LWB (Electric).

Q3 Sportback Vs iX1

Key Highlights	Audi Q3 Sportback	BMW iX1
On Road Price	Rs.62,64,975^*	Rs.55,18,239^*
Range (km)	-	531
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	66.4
Charging Time	-	30Min-130kW-(10-80%)

Audi Q3 Sportback
40TFSI Quattro
54.25 Lakh^*
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LWB
52.40 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	40TFSI Quattro	LWB
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.62,64,975^*	Rs.55,18,239^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,21,713/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,06,466/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,38,424	Rs.2,21,239
User Rating	4.1 Based on 46 Reviews	4.6 Based on 28 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.25/km

Basic Information

Variant

40TFSI Quattro

LWB

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.62,64,975^*

Rs.55,18,239^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,21,713/month

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Rs.1,06,466/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,38,424

Rs.2,21,239

User Rating

4.1

Based on 46 Reviews

4.6

Based on 28 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.25/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	40 TFSI quattro	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1984	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	66.4
Motor Type	Not applicable	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm	204bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1500-4100rpm	250Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	531 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium lon
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	30Min-130kW-(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	11kW AC & 130kW DC
Wireless Charging	Not applicable	No

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

40 TFSI quattro

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1984

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

Not applicable

30Min-130kW-(10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

66.4

Motor Type

Not applicable

2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm

204bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1500-4100rpm

250Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

531 km

Battery Warranty

Not applicable

8 Years or 160000 km

Battery Type

Not applicable

Lithium lon

Charging Time (A.C)

Not applicable

6:30Hrs-11kW-(0-100%)

Charging Time (D.C)

Not applicable

30Min-130kW-(10-80%)

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking Levels

Not applicable

Charging Port

Not applicable

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed

Single Speed

Drive Type

AWD

FWD

Charging Options

Not applicable

11kW AC & 130kW DC

Wireless Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage City (kmpl)	10.14	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	14.93	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	62	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	220	175

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	220	175
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3	8.6 s
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4518	4616
Width (mm)	2022	1845
Height (mm)	1558	1612
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2800
Kerb Weight (kg)	1595	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	200	170
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	380	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Additional Features	- more	10 way electrically adjustable Driver Seat \| 6 way electrically adjustable Front Passenger Seat more
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	Widescreen Curved Display \| Chrome Inner Door Handles \| Door Pockets Front & Rear \| M Sport Interior more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	-	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Daytona Grey Pearl EffectMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicProgressive Red MetallicQ3 Sportback Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicCarbon Black MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSparkling Copper Grey MetalliciX1 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Body Coloured ORVMs Door Handles And Bumpers \| Large Panoramic Glass Roof more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	No
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10"	10.7
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	10	12
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto \| Harmon Kardon Sound System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi Q3 Sportback
- Sportier styling than the Q3 thanks to coupe-SUV styling
- Big boot space which can be increased with flat-folding rear seats
- Comfortable ride quality
- Engaging and fun to drive 2-litre TSI and 7-speed DSG combination
- Compact dimensions make it easier to drive around the city
- Practical enough for a family of four people
BMW iX1
- Great rear seat legroom, easily the best in class
- Exceptional interior material quality and finish
- Real-world range of around 400 km is more than enough
- Comfortable and plush ride quality

Audi Q3 Sportback
- Could have looked even better with brighter colour options and flashier wheels
- Features like ventilated front seats with memory function and 360-degree camera still missing
- No diesel engine on offer like its rivals
BMW iX1
- Less features for the price, doesn’t get ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control
- Lack of physical buttons for AC and regenerative braking

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