Audi Q3 Sportback vs BMW X1

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q3 Sportback and BMW X1. The Audi Q3 Sportback price is Rs. 53.55 Lakh and BMW X1 price is Rs. 50.90 Lakh. The Audi Q3 Sportback is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X1 is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X1 provides the mileage of 16.35 kmpl.

Q3 Sportback Signature Edition vs X1 sDrive18i M Sport Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q3 Sportback	X1
Price	Rs. 53.55 Lakh	Rs. 50.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1499 cc
Power	193 bhp	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi Q3 Sportback

Signature Edition

Rs. 53.55 Lakh

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BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Rs. 50.90 Lakh

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Audi Q3 Sportback

Signature Edition

BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	193 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	220
Mileage		ARAI: 16.35 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		834
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Struts	Single-joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	4-Link Axle	Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper
Advanced Suspension Features	Ride Height Adjustment
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	5.8
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning		Warning only
ADAS		Level 1
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
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)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions		Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

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)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,	Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (30)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10" Touch-screen Display	10.7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	10 Speakers	12 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
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)
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)
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)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige)	Dual Tone (Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

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
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Glacier White Metallic	Alpine White
	Daytona Grey Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Mythos Black Metallic	M Portimao Blue Metallic
	Navarra Blue Metallic	Storm Bay Metallic
	Progressive Red	Space Silver Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

1 Rating

4.6/5

21 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.0Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.5Performance
	5.0Value for Money	4.2Fuel Economy
		4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Sporty Looks with Premium Comfort – A Perfect Urban Luxury SUV

This car feels like a perfect mix of style, performance, and everyday comfort. The buying experience was smooth and professional, and the car immediately stands out because of its sporty coupe-like design. Driving it in city traffic and on highways around Jaipur has been very comfortable—the steering is light, the suspension handles bad roads well, and the engine feels refined with strong pickup. The interior feels premium with high-quality materials, a digital cockpit, and comfortable seats. Performance is impressive, especially during overtakes, while still being easy to drive daily. Servicing so far has been hassle-free, though maintenance costs are on the higher side, which is expected from a luxury brand. Pros include looks, ride quality, and brand value, while cons are rear headroom and service cost. Regular servicing and gentle driving help maintain performance and fuel efficiency.

A DREAM TO BUY

I have always been A Big Fan Of Bmw, And Also My Dream Car To Ride And Own. Had An Amazing Experience While Driving My Relative's Car. Amazing Performance And Safety. The Comfort Was Also Soothing Even After Long Drive

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Q3 Sportback comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4518 mm * 1843 mm * 1558 mm	4500 mm * 1845 mm * 1630 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2692
Kerb Weight (kg)	1705

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	530 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62.4	51

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders