Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
₹43.67L
Ex. showroom
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
₹52.9L
Ex. showroom
Vehicle
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Ex. Showroom Price
₹43.67L
₹52.9L
Body Type
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic (DCT)
Automatic (DCT)
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
Fuel Change Over Switch
N/A
N/A
Idle Start/Stop
Yes
Yes
Max Motor Performance
N/A
N/A
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
360 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI)
14.93 kmpl
20.37 kmpl
Max Power (bhp)
192 bhp
148 bhp
Max Power (rpm)
4200-6000 rpm
3750-4000 rpm
Engine Type
2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder engine
Direct Start in CNG
N/A
N/A
Driving Range
896 km
1039 km
Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)
N/A
N/A
Battery Charging
N/A
N/A
Mileage - Owner Reported
12 kmpl
17 kmpl
Pure Electric Driving Mode
No
No
Highway Mileage
14.22 kmpl
27.6 kmpl
Electric Motor
N/A
N/A
AC Regular Charging
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Regenerative Braking
No
No
Clutch Type
N/A
N/A
Turbocharger/Supercharger
Turbocharger
Turbocharger Variable Geometry
Engine
1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
AC Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
City Mileage
7.89 kmpl
16.14 kmpl
Top Speed
222 kmph
N/A
Battery
N/A
N/A
Range
N/A
N/A
Performance on Alternate Fuel
N/A
N/A
Transmission
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)
0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds (claimed)
E20 Compatibility
Yes
N/A
DC Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Alternate Fuel
N/A
N/A
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
N/A
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight Range
N/A
N/A
Length
4482 mm
4500 mm
Width
1849 mm
1845 mm
Height
1607 mm
1630 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2692 mm
Gross Weight
N/A
N/A
CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)
N/A
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 Seats and 2 Rows
5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors
5 Doors
5 Doors
Frunk Storage
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
62.4 litres
51 litres
Bootspace
530L
N/A
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Chassis Type
N/A
N/A
Front Suspension
McPherson Struts
Single-joint Spring-strut Axle
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 metres
5.8 metres
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
N/A
N/A
Front Tyres
235 / 55 R18
225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres
235 / 55 R18
225 / 55 R18
Additional Steering Features
No
N/A
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Space Saver
Space Saver
Steering
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steering Type
N/A
Power Steering
Rear Suspension
4-Link Axle
Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper
Brake Sway Control
N/A
N/A
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Yes
Yes
Differential Lock
No
N/A
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Limited Slip Differential
No
N/A
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Yes
Yes
Differential
N/A
N/A
Ride Height Adjustment
Yes
N/A
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Brake Fade Support
N/A
N/A
Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Yes
Four-Wheel-Drive
Full-time
No
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
N/A
N/A
Hill Hold Control
Yes
Yes
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Battery Warranty
N/A
N/A
Motor Warranty (In Years)
N/A
N/A
Motor Warranty (In Kilometres)
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / 50000 Km
3 Years / 40000 Km
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Charger Connection Type
N/A
N/A
Charging Options
N/A
N/A
Charger Included with Vehicle
N/A
N/A
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)
N/A
N/A
Officially Certified Range (km)
N/A
N/A
Portable EV Charging Cable
N/A
N/A
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Power Transfer Type
N/A
N/A
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Boot Open Warning
N/A
N/A
Park Distance Control
N/A
N/A
Emergency Fuel Cutoff
N/A
N/A
Cornering brake control (CBC)
N/A
N/A
Puncture Repair Kit
No
No
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Motor Slip Regulation(MSR)
N/A
N/A
Lockable Glovebox
N/A
N/A
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
N/A
N/A
Lane Centering Assist
N/A
N/A
Traffic Sign Recognition
N/A
N/A
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Detection
No
No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Thermal Incident Protection
N/A
N/A
Automatic Emergency Braking
No
No
Auto Battery Cut-off on Impact/Accident
N/A
N/A
Dual Tone Horn
N/A
N/A
Speed Assist System
N/A
N/A
Collapsible Steering column
N/A
N/A
Anti Theft Alarm
N/A
N/A
Seatbelt
N/A
N/A
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
N/A
N/A
Lane Functions
N/A
N/A
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
N/A
N/A
Heated ORVM
N/A
N/A
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Brake Disc Wiping(BDW)
N/A
N/A
Rear Collision Assist
N/A
N/A
Reflectors
N/A
N/A
Driver Drowsiness Detection
N/A
N/A
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Hands-off Detection
N/A
N/A
Skid Plate
N/A
N/A
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
Yes
Perimetric alarm system
N/A
N/A
High-beam Assist
No
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
N/A
N/A
Clutch Lock
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Multi-collision Brake
N/A
N/A
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack
N/A
N/A
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
N/A
N/A
Automatic Park Lock
N/A
N/A
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points
Yes
Yes
Dashcam
N/A
N/A
Brake Override System
N/A
N/A
ADAS
N/A
Level 1
CNG Leak Detection
N/A
N/A
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Keyless
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Creep Function
N/A
N/A
Tyre Inflator
N/A
N/A
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Noise Levels
N/A
N/A
Heater
Yes
Yes
Roof-Grab Handle Front
N/A
N/A
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
N/A
N/A
Parking Ticket Holder
N/A
N/A
Fuel Fillers Lid
N/A
N/A
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera
Reverse Camera
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
N/A
N/A
Umbrella Storage in Door
No
N/A
Cabin Boot Access
No
Yes
Air Purifier
No
Yes
Charging Ports
1 x 12V Power Outlet
12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Auto Hold
Roof-Grab Handle Rear
N/A
N/A
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
N/A
N/A
Acoustic Windshield
N/A
N/A
Terrain Modes
N/A
N/A
Keyless Start/ Button Start
No
Yes
Air Conditioner
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Yes
Yes
Drive Modes
N/A
N/A
Ambient Sounds
N/A
N/A
In-Car Remote
N/A
N/A
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Headlight Washer
N/A
N/A
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Head Unit Size
N/A
N/A
Inbuilt Music App
N/A
N/A
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Audio System
10 Speakers
12 Speakers
Voice Command
Yes
Yes
Call Reject with SMS
N/A
N/A
Infotainment Languages
N/A
N/A
Gesture Control
No
No
Whatsapp and Text Readout
N/A
N/A
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Internal Hard Drive
No
Yes
Steering mounted controls
Yes
Yes
SD Card Compatibility
No
N/A
News App
N/A
N/A
Speed Dependent Volume
N/A
N/A
WiFi Hotspot
No
N/A
Infotainment Screen
18" Touch-screen Display
10.7" Touch-screen Display
iPod Compatibility
No
Yes
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment
N/A
N/A
SIM Service Provider
N/A
N/A
3-D Sound
N/A
N/A
Input Methods
AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)
AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)
Summon Mode
N/A
N/A
Voice Assistant
N/A
N/A
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
USB Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Rub-strips
No
No
Diffuser
N/A
N/A
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Yes
Yes
Body Kit
No
Cladding - Black/Grey
Spoiler
N/A
N/A
Special Badging
N/A
N/A
Smart Grille Shutter
N/A
N/A
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Body-coloured Bumpers
Yes
Yes
Grille Design
N/A
N/A
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Taillights
LED
LED
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
N/A
N/A
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No
Fog Lights
LED - Front & Halogen - Rear
LED - Front & LED - Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
Yes
Headlights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
N/A
N/A
Automatic Headlamps
No
Yes
Illuminated Logo
N/A
N/A
Charge Port Status Light
N/A
N/A
Puddle Lamps
No
No
Stop Lamp
N/A
N/A
Connected LED
N/A
N/A
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
N/A
N/A
Cornering Headlights
No
Intelligent
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Electronic - All
Soft-close Door
No
N/A
Bootlid Opener
Internal with Remote
Electric Tailgate Release
Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)
N/A
N/A
Interior Door Handles Finish
Painted
Chrome
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Window Sunshade
N/A
N/A
Side Window Blinds
No
N/A
Door Pockets
Front
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Door Type
N/A
N/A
Rear Wiper
No
Yes
Heat-Insulated Windscreen and Side Windows
N/A
N/A
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Scuff Plates
Aluminium
Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rain-sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
N/A
N/A
Rear Windshield Blind
No
N/A
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Light on Vanity Mirrors
No
Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting
Yes
Yes
Interior Lamps
Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
Front and Rear
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
No
Yes
Auto Crash Alert
N/A
N/A
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
No
Yes
Find My Car
No
Yes
Service Reminder Via App
N/A
N/A
Driving Analytics
N/A
N/A
Emergency Call Button
No
Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App
No
Yes
Geo-fence
No
Yes
Smart Drive Information
N/A
N/A
Alexa Compatibility
No
No
Phone app
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Tracking Via App
N/A
N/A
Digital Key
N/A
N/A
Find and Book Parking Slot
N/A
N/A
Remote Air Purifier Operation
N/A
N/A
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
No
N/A
Remote Car Start/Stop
N/A
N/A
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
No
Yes
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
N/A
N/A
App Details
N/A
N/A
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App
N/A
N/A
Anti Theft Immobilisation
N/A
N/A
Live Traffic Updates On App
N/A
N/A
Location Based Services
N/A
N/A
Remote Engine Start/Stop
N/A
N/A
Live Location Sharing
N/A
N/A
In-Car Payment
N/A
N/A
Remote Parking with Key
No
N/A
Remote AC: On / Off via App
No
Yes
Tow Away Alert
N/A
N/A
Home-to- Car Connectivity
N/A
N/A
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Second Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Massage Seats
No
N/A
Interior
Dual Tone (Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige)
Dual Tone (Black/Pearl Chrome)
Rear Parcel Tray
N/A
N/A
Wrappings
N/A
N/A
Audio Controls in Rear Armrest
N/A
N/A
Split Third Row Seat
N/A
N/A
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Third Row Seat Type
No
N/A
Active headrest
N/A
Yes
Rear Armrest
Yes
Cup Holder
Ventilated Seat Type
No
N/A
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
No
Yes
Split Rear Seat
60:40
40:20:40
Comfort Headrest
N/A
N/A
Ventilated Seats
No
N/A
Front Seatback Pockets
Yes
Yes
Driver Armrest
Yes
Yes
Third Row Seat Adjustment
N/A
N/A
Foldable Seatback Table
N/A
N/A
Driver Seat Adjustment
10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid
N/A
N/A
Cup Holders
Cupholders in Front Only
Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Sunglass Holder
No
N/A
Utility Recess On Dashboard
N/A
N/A
Document Holder Elastic String
N/A
N/A
Smartphone Pocket
N/A
N/A
Driver Armrest Storage
Yes
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
N/A
Third Row Cup Holders
No
N/A
Bottle Holder in Doors
N/A
N/A
Heads Up Display (HUD)
No
Yes
Gear Indicator
Yes
N/A
CNG Fuel Gauge
N/A
N/A
Speedometer
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Total CNG Mode Time
N/A
N/A
Trip Meter
Multi-Function Display
2 Trips Electronic
Instrument Cluster Screen
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Tyre Position Display
N/A
N/A
Eco-Drive Illumination
N/A
N/A
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Yes
Low Battery Warning
N/A
N/A
Clock
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
N/A
N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge
N/A
N/A
Feature
Audi Q3
40 TFSI Premium
BMW X1
sDrive18d M Sport
Roll Cage
N/A
N/A
Brake Locking Differential
N/A
N/A
Welded Tow Hooks
N/A
N/A
Driveline Disconnect
N/A
N/A
Crawl Control
N/A
N/A
Hub Lock
N/A
N/A
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
N/A
N/A
Rampover Angle
N/A
N/A
Water Wading Depth (mm)
N/A
N/A
Tow Hitch Protection
N/A
N/A
Departure Angle
N/A
N/A
Gyro Meter
N/A
N/A
Approach Angle
N/A
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Audi Q3 or BMW X1?
It depends on what matters most to you. Comparing the Q3 40 TFSI Premium and the X1 sDrive18d M Sport shown here: the Audi Q3 costs less (from ₹43.67 Lakh against ₹52.90 Lakh) and makes more power (192 bhp against 148 bhp); the BMW X1 claims better mileage (20.37 kmpl against 14.93 kmpl) and is the longer car (4,500 mm against 4,482 mm). On the rest, both have a 5-star crash-test rating.
Which one has the lower price, Audi Q3 or BMW X1?
The Audi Q3 is cheaper to buy: it starts at ₹43.67 Lakh (ex-showroom), against ₹52.90 Lakh for the BMW X1. The top variants go up to ₹53.00 Lakh for the Audi Q3 and ₹52.90 Lakh for the BMW X1.
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