2024 Audi Q3 vs. 2024 BMW X3 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q3

2024 Audi
Q3

MSRP*: $37,400 to $39,800
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2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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MPG - City 20 - 22 MPG 21 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 48.0 ft3 62.7 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 184 - 228 hp 248 - 382 hp
Exterior Length 176.6 in 185.9 in
Exterior Width 72.8 in 74.4 - 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the BMW X3 than in the Audi Q3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The BMW X3 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q3.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q3 as you will with the BMW X3, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Audi Q3 is a better financial choice over the BMW X3, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q3 is much slimmer than the BMW X3, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the BMW X3.

Handling
The Audi Q3 has a smaller turning radius than the BMW X3, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q3 has a lot less horsepower than the BMW X3.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the BMW X3.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q3 and the BMW X3. The Audi Q3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the BMW X3.