2024 Audi Q3 vs. 2024 BMW X1 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q3

2024 Audi
Q3

MSRP*: $37,400 to $39,800
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Picture of the 2024 BMW X1

2024 BMW
X1

MSRP*: $40,500 to $49,900
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MPG - City 20 - 22 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 31 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 48.0 ft3 46.9 - 57.2 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 184 - 228 hp 241 - 312 hp
Exterior Length 176.6 in 177.2 - 177.4 in
Exterior Width 72.8 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 40.4 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 42.1 in
Rear 39.3 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 X1 than in the Audi Q3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The BMW X1 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 X1, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q3 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the BMW X1.

Dimensions
The Audi Q3 is about the same width as the BMW X1. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q3 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the BMW X1.

Handling
The Audi Q3 has the same turning radius as the BMW X1, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q3 has a lot less horsepower than the BMW X1.

Powertrain
The Audi Q3 has much lower torque than the BMW X1, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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 X1. The Audi Q3 has less cargo space than the BMW X1, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.