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Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 LWB

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

Audi Q3
BMW X1 LWB

Audi

Q3

From ₹44.99 Lakh

Full Q3 page Change

BMW

X1 LWB

From ₹49.9 Lakh

Full X1 LWB page Change
Audi Q3Q3 Premium · ₹44.99 Lakh
BMW X1 LWBsDrive18Li M Sport · ₹49.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q3: ₹44.99 Lakh (ahead) X1 LWB: ₹49.9 Lakh Q3 ₹4.91 lakh cheaper
Airbags Q3: 6 airbags X1 LWB: 8 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage Q3: 14.93 kmpl X1 LWB: Not published Claimed
Power Q3: 190 hp (ahead) X1 LWB: 156 PS Torque 320 vs 230 Nm
Boot Q3: 530 litres X1 LWB: 540 litres Length 4,484 vs 4,616 mm
Versions Q3: 2 (ahead) X1 LWB: 1

Pick the Q3 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Pick the X1 LWB for more airbags.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹44.99 Lakh
₹49.9 Lakh
On-road in
₹50 Lakh
₹55.4 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹84,009 a month
₹93,084 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
190 hp
156 PS
Torque
320 Nm
230 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic
Mileage
14.93 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact Luxury SUV
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
Not listed
Body Style
Not listed
Long-Wheelbase Compact SUV
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Launch Date (India)
Not listed
21 August 2026

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,984 cc (2.0L)
1,499 cc (approx.)
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol
Not listed
Drivetrain
quattro All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Not listed
0-100
7.3 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
222 km/h
Not listed
Engine Type
Not listed
1.5L, 3-Cylinder, Turbocharged Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not listed
8.6 seconds

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Not listed
Gears
7
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD (Front-Wheel Drive)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (312 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Disc (300 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Not listed
Rear Suspension
4-Link Independent Rear Suspension
Not listed
Wheel Type
18-inch 5-Arm Style Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
235/55 R18 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,484 mm
4,616 mm
Width
1,849 mm
1,842 mm
Height
1,616 mm
1,641 mm
Wheelbase
2,680 mm
2,800 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,695 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
530 Litres (expandable to 1,525 L)
540 (up to 1,700 with rear seats folded)
Fuel Tank
60 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.9 m
Not listed
Rear Seat Height Increase vs Standard X1
Not listed
+27 mm
Rear Seat Base Length Increase vs Standard X1
Not listed
+15 mm

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2018). Adult occupant 36.2/38, child occupant 42.5/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2025.
Not tested in this form. The standard-wheelbase X1 scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2022).
Airbags
6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, curtain)
8
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, ABS, EBD, Traction Control, Hill Start & Descent Assist)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1 (Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Parking Aid Plus, Audi Pre Sense Basic)
Not listed
Camera
Rear View Camera with Front & Rear Optical Parking Sensors
360-Degree Camera
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger)
Not listed
Parking Assist
Not listed
Auto Park Assist
ADAS Features
Not listed
Auto Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning and Assist

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch
10.7-inch Infotainment Touchscreen
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect myAudi App Integration
Not listed
Audio System
Audi Sound System (10 speakers 180W with Subwoofer)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Sunroof with Power Blind
Not listed
Seat Features
Power-Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar Support
Not listed
Climate Control
2-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with Rear Vents
Dual-Zone Automatic
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box Light Wireless Charging)
Not listed
Digital Driver Display
Not listed
10.25-inch
Sound System
Not listed
12-Speaker Harman Kardon
Other Features
Not listed
Wireless Phone Charging, Powered Tailgate, Rear Seat Recline

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Indicators
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED Rear Combination Lights with Dynamic Indicators
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
LED DRLs & All-Weather Cornering Fog Lamps
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
Adaptive LED Headlamps
Styling Package
Not listed
M Sport styling standard on the sole variant

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
Skyscraper Grey, Carbon Black, Night Dusk Blue, Mineral White

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹44.99 Lakh – ₹55.64 Lakh
₹49.9 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
6 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 Premium₹44.99 Lakh sDrive18Li M Sport₹49.9 Lakh X1 LWB ₹4.91 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Q3 Q3 Premium against X1 LWB sDrive18Li M Sport

CityQ3X1 LWBGap
Mumbai₹51.35 Lakh₹56.9 LakhQ3 ₹5.55 lakh less
Pune₹51.35 Lakh₹56.9 LakhQ3 ₹5.55 lakh less
New Delhi₹50 Lakh₹55.4 LakhQ3 ₹5.40 lakh less
Bengaluru₹53.66 Lakh₹59.46 LakhQ3 ₹5.79 lakh less
Chennai₹54.58 Lakh₹60.47 LakhQ3 ₹5.89 lakh less
Hyderabad₹54.6 Lakh₹60.49 LakhQ3 ₹5.89 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 or the X1 LWB?

The Q3, by ₹4.91 lakh on the versions compared here: Q3 Q3 Premium at ₹44.99 Lakh against X1 LWB sDrive18Li M Sport at ₹49.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹50 Lakh against ₹55.4 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Q3: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The X1 LWB: not tested in this form; the standard-wheelbase X1 scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2022). The Q3 has 6 airbags and the X1 LWB 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q3 Q3 Premium makes 190 hp and 320 Nm and the X1 LWB sDrive18Li M Sport makes 156 PS and 230 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The X1 LWB is 132 mm longer. Boot space is 530 litres in the Q3 and 540 litres in the X1 LWB.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹84,009 a month for the Q3 and ₹93,084 for the X1 LWB, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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