BMW iX1 LWB vs Audi Q3 Sportback

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW iX1 LWB and Audi Q3 Sportback. The BMW iX1 LWB price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and Audi Q3 Sportback price is Rs. 53.55 Lakh. The Audi Q3 Sportback is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

iX1 LWB eDrive20L M Sport vs Q3 Sportback Signature Edition Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	iX1 LWB	Q3 Sportback
Price	Rs. 49.90 Lakh	Rs. 53.55 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1984 cc
Power	-	193 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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BMW iX1 LWB

eDrive20L M Sport

Rs. 49.90 Lakh

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Audi Q3 Sportback

Signature Edition

Rs. 53.55 Lakh

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BMW iX1 LWB

eDrive20L M Sport

Audi Q3 Sportback

Signature Edition

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	Not Applicable	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Not Applicable	Turbocharged
Battery	Lithium Ion, 66.4 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Not Applicable
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		193 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Max Motor Performance	204 bhp, 250 Nm
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	175	220
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	531
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 30 mins, 130 kW charger
AC Regular Charging	0 - 100 % : 6 hrs 30 mins, 11 kW charger
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic, 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	Double wishbone	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	4-Link Axle
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS	Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist with 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 Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest
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: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & Halogen - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
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
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Scuff Plates		Aluminium
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	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.7" Touch-screen Display	10" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	12 Speakers	10 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 (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
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)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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)
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	Dual Tone (Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Inclined	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
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

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	Multi-Function Display
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White Metallic	Glacier White Metallic
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Daytona Grey Metallic
	Carbon Black Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
		Navarra Blue Metallic
		Progressive Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

16 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.0Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	5.0Value for Money
	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW iX1 LWB eDrive20L M Sport

It is best car for daily uses.It have much power.Suspension experience is extremely good.Interior design is nice Exterior is very tough and strong.Fun to drive.Very comfortable.It has big touch screen.

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.

Used Cars in India

3 Used iX1

Rs. 46.5 Lakhonwards

4 Used Q3 Sportback

Rs. 37 Lakhonwards

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iX1 LWB comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4616 mm * 1845 mm	4518 mm * 1843 mm * 1558 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2800	2680
Kerb Weight (kg)		1705

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	490 L	530 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		62.4

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

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

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

Vehicle Warranty	Not Applicable	3 Years / 50000 Kms
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160000 Km	Not Applicable