Audi Q3 Sportback vs BMW X1 LWB

Should you buy Audi Q3 Sportback or BMW X1 LWB? 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 X1 LWB price starts Rs 49.90 Lakh ex-showroom for sDrive18Li M Sport (Petrol). Q3 Sportback has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while X1 LWB has 1499 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q3 Sportback has a mileage of 10.14 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the X1 LWB has a mileage of 15.5 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q3 Sportback Vs X1 LWB

Key Highlights	Audi Q3 Sportback	BMW X1 LWB
On Road Price	Rs.62,64,975^*	Rs.57,40,099^*
Mileage (city)	10.14 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1499
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Audi Q3 Sportback
40TFSI Quattro
54.25 Lakh^*
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sDrive18Li M Sport
49.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	40TFSI Quattro	sDrive18Li M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.62,64,975^*	Rs.57,40,099^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,21,713/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,09,257/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,38,424	Rs.1,96,399
User Rating	4.1 Based on 46 Reviews	5 Based on 2 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

40TFSI Quattro

sDrive18Li M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.62,64,975^*

Rs.57,40,099^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,21,713/month

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Rs.1,09,257/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,38,424

Rs.1,96,399

User Rating

4.1

Based on 46 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	40 TFSI quattro	BMW Twin Power Turbo
Displacement (cc)	1984	1499
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm	154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1500-4100rpm	230Nm@1500-4600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	AWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

40 TFSI quattro

BMW Twin Power Turbo

Displacement (cc)

1984

1499

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm

154.21bhp@4900-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1500-4100rpm

230Nm@1500-4600rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed

7-Speed DCT

Drive Type

AWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	10.14	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	14.93	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	15.5
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	62	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	220	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Top Speed (Kmph)	220	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3	9.3 s
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4518	4616
Width (mm)	2022	2104
Height (mm)	1558	1641
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2800
Kerb Weight (kg)	1595	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	200	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	380	540

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	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Digital Key
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front Only

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	-	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Daytona Grey Pearl EffectMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicProgressive Red MetallicQ3 Sportback Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicMineral White MetallicM Carbon Black MetallicNight Dusk BlueX1 LWB Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Power Antenna	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Panoramic Glass Roof more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Exterior Camera	-	360° Camera
Wheels Type	-	Alloy
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Safety Airbags	-	Driver & Passenger,Front Side,Rear Side

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	MyBMW App with Remote Services

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	Wireless
Apple Car Play	Yes	Wireless
No. of Speakers	10	12
Usb Ports	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 X1 LWB
- Road presence: Sharp design and longer wheelbase aids in presence.
- Space: Rear seat is best in class with abundance of space.
- Ride quality: Comfortable on broken roads and planted at higher speeds.
- Interior: Dual-tone theme, leatherette materials and metal textures feel rich.

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 X1 LWB
- Ventilated seats should’ve been offered at the price point.
- No diesel engine option with the long-wheelbase
- No paddle shifters for manual control.

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