Audi Q3 vs Bmw 3 Series

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Audi Q3

Audi Q3

Zenith

55.99 lakh

BMW 3 Series

Bmw 3 Series

M340i xDrive 3.0 Petrol

77.10 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
2998 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
6

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
8

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

204 hp at 4500 - 6000 rpm
374hp @5500-6500

Max Engine Torque

320 Nm at 1500 - 4400 rpm
500Nm @1900-5000

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Official Fuel Economy

12.36 kmpl
13.02 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres
59 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

–
11.87 kmpl

0-100kph

–
4.36 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
2.86 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
3.34 s

Suspension & Steering

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

5.9 m
6 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/55 R18
225/40 R19

Rear Tyre Size

235/55 R18
255/35 R19

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Front Suspension Type

–
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

–
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

–
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

–
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Electric

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt and Telescopic

Spare Wheel

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

4531 mm
4713 mm

Width

1859 mm
1827 mm

Height

1623 mm
1440 mm

Wheelbase

2681 mm
2851 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

488 litres
480 litres

Doors

5
4

Ground Clearance

–
130 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1670 kg

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Climate Control

3-zone
3-zone

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Acoustic Windshield

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

–
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
All

Cabin Boot Access

–

12 Volt Port

–

Interior Lamps

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Door Pockets

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

–

Rear AC Vents

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Camera

360 degree
Front & Rear

Heads Up Display

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Side Airbag

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Driver Airbag

–

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Central Locking

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Parking Sensors

–
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Puddle Lamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Projector Headlamps

–

Rub Strips

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Seat Material

Leatherette
Alcantara

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Heated Seats

Front Only

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Ventilated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–
60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Seat Count

–
5

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.8-inch Touchscreen
14.9 Touchscreen

Speakers

12
16

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Android Auto

–

Apple CarPlay

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
On-board

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

SOS Button

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•1d

Hi, I recently test-drove the new Audi Q3 and was quite impressed. However, given Audi's relatively low market share right now, could resale value be a concern? Also, would the BMW 3 Series be a better buy? I certainly like the performance of the 3 Series, but its cabin feels much smaller. The Q3, on the other hand, feels newer. Any advice?