Audi Q3 Sportback vs BMW X1

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Audi

Q3 Sportback

From ₹54.25 Lakh

Q3 Sportback version

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BMW

X1

From ₹50.9 Lakh

X1 version

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Audi Q3 SportbackQ3 Sportback Technology · ₹54.25 Lakh

Only differences

BMW X1sDrive18i M Sport · ₹50.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q3 Sportback: ₹54.25 Lakh X1: ₹50.9 Lakh (ahead) X1 ₹3.35 lakh cheaper

Safety Q3 Sportback: Not rated yet X1: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP

Mileage Q3 Sportback: 14.9 kmpl X1: 16.35–20.37 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power Q3 Sportback: 190 hp (ahead) X1: 134 hp

Boot Q3 Sportback: 530 litres (ahead) X1: 476 litres Length 4,500 vs 4,500 mm

Versions Q3 Sportback: 1 X1: 2 (ahead) Only X1: diesel, automatic

Pick the Q3 Sportback for more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the X1 for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹54.25 Lakh

₹50.9 Lakh

On-road in

₹60.19 Lakh

₹56.5 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹1,01,123 a month

₹94,932 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

190 hp

134 hp

Torque

320 Nm

Not listed

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

14.9 kmpl

16.35–20.37 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Compact Luxury Coupe SUV

Premium Compact Luxury SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol / Diesel

Displacement

1,984 cc (2.0L)

1,499 cc (1.5L 3-Cyl Petrol) / 1,995 cc (2.0L 4-Cyl Diesel)

Engine Config

2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol

1.5L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel

Drivetrain

quattro All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

0-100

7.3 sec

9.2 sec (Petrol) / 8.9 sec (Diesel)

Top Speed

222 km/h

208 km/h (Petrol) / 210 km/h (Diesel)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

7-Speed Steptronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (312 mm)

Single-piston floating caliper ventilated disc

Rear Brakes

Disc (300 mm)

Single-piston floating caliper disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Progressive Steering & Sport Suspension

Adaptive M Suspension with frequency-selective dampers (15 mm lowered on M Sport)

Rear Suspension

4-Link Independent Rear Suspension

Adaptive M Suspension Multi-link axle

Wheel Type

18-inch 5-Spoke V-Style S-Line Alloy Wheels

18-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Double-Spoke Style 838 M Bicolour)

Tyre Size

235/55 R18 Tubeless Radial

225/55 R18 Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,500 mm

Width

1,843 mm

1,845 mm

Height

1,567 mm

1,630 mm

Wheelbase

2,680 mm

2,692 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm

205 mm

Kerb Weight

1,700 kg

1,500 kg (Petrol) / 1,575 kg (Diesel)

Boot Space

530 Litres (expandable to 1,400 L)

476 Litres (expandable to 1,527 L)

Fuel Tank

60 Litres

45 Litres (Petrol) / 54 Litres (Diesel)

Turning Radius

5.9 m

5.7 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Not tested in this form. The Q3 SUV scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2018). That rating has since expired.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 32.8/38, child occupant 43.9/49.

Airbags

6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, curtain)

6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain)

ESP/TC

Yes (ESC, ABS, EBD, Progressive Steering, Hill Descent Control)

Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, ARB slip control, Hill Descent Control)

ADAS

Level 1 (Cruise Control, Park Assist Plus, Audi Pre Sense)

Level 1 (Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant up to 50m, Cruise Control with braking function, Attentiveness Assistant)

Camera

Rear View Camera with Front & Rear Parking Sensors

Parking Assistant with Rear View Camera & Park Distance Control

TPMS

Yes (TPMS)

Yes (TPMS with individual wheel readout)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch

BMW Curved Display: 10.7-inch Touchscreen with BMW Operating System 9.0

Digital Cluster

12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus

10.25-inch Full Digital Information Display

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Audi Connect myAudi App Integration

My BMW App, Digital Key Plus, BMW Maps Cloud-Based Navigation, OTA Updates

Audio System

Audi Sound System (10 speakers 180W with Subwoofer)

Harman Kardon Premium Sound System (12 speakers 205W)

Sunroof

Panoramic Glass Sunroof with Power Blind

Panorama Glass Sunroof (Electric slide & tilt with sunblind)

Seat Features

Power-Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar Support

Sport Front Seats with Power Adjustment, Driver Memory & Active Massage Function

Climate Control

2-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with Rear Vents

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with rear air vents

Wireless Charger

Yes (Audi Phone Box Light Wireless Charging)

Yes (Vertical Wireless Smartphone Charging Tray with retaining clamp)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Indicators

Adaptive LED Headlights with Matrix Function & Inverted L-Shaped DRLs

Tail Lights

LED Rear Combination Lights with Dynamic Indicators

Full LED Sculpted 3D L-Shaped Taillights

Fog/DRLs

LED DRLs & All-Weather Cornering Fog Lamps

Integrated LED DRLs & All-Weather Cornering Fog Lights

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)

Service Interval

12 Months / 15,000 km

Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)

Choice

Versions

1 version

2 versions

Price range

₹54.25 Lakh

₹50.9 Lakh – ₹52.9 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

13 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Q3 Sportback Technology₹54.25 Lakh sDrive18i M Sport₹50.9 Lakh X1 ₹3.35 lakh less

Only the X1 sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹52.9 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Q3 Sportback Q3 Sportback Technology against X1 sDrive18i M Sport

City	Q3 Sportback	X1	Gap
Mumbai	₹61.81 Lakh	₹58.03 Lakh	X1 ₹3.79 lakh less
Pune	₹61.81 Lakh	₹58.03 Lakh	X1 ₹3.79 lakh less
New Delhi	₹60.19 Lakh	₹56.5 Lakh	X1 ₹3.69 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹64.59 Lakh	₹60.64 Lakh	X1 ₹3.95 lakh less
Chennai	₹65.69 Lakh	₹61.67 Lakh	X1 ₹4.02 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹66.26 Lakh	₹62.2 Lakh	X1 ₹4.05 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Q3 Sportback or the X1?

The X1, by ₹3.35 lakh on the versions compared here: Q3 Sportback Q3 Sportback Technology at ₹54.25 Lakh against X1 sDrive18i M Sport at ₹50.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹60.19 Lakh against ₹56.5 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The X1 claims 16.35–20.37 kmpl against 14.9 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q3 Sportback: not tested in this form; the Q3 SUV scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2018, since expired). The X1: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The Q3 Sportback has 6 airbags and the X1 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q3 Sportback Q3 Sportback Technology makes 190 hp and 320 Nm and the X1 sDrive18i M Sport makes 134 hp.

Which is bigger?

They are the same length, 4,500 mm. Boot space is 530 litres in the Q3 Sportback and 476 litres in the X1.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,01,123 a month for the Q3 Sportback and ₹94,932 for the X1, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.