Audi Q3 vs BMW X1

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi

Q3

From ₹44.99 Lakh

Q3 version

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BMW

X1

From ₹50.9 Lakh

X1 version

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Audi Q3Q3 Premium · ₹44.99 Lakh

Only differences

BMW X1sDrive18i M Sport · ₹50.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q3: ₹44.99 Lakh (ahead) X1: ₹50.9 Lakh Q3 ₹5.91 lakh cheaper

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

Mileage Q3: 14.93 kmpl X1: 16.35–20.37 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

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

Boot Q3: 530 litres (ahead) X1: 476 litres Length 4,484 vs 4,500 mm

Versions Q3: 2 X1: 2 Only X1: diesel, automatic

Pick the Q3 for the lower price, more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the X1 for the 5-star safety rating and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹44.99 Lakh

₹50.9 Lakh

On-road in

₹50 Lakh

₹56.5 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹84,009 a month

₹94,932 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

190 hp

134 hp

Torque

320 Nm

Not listed

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

14.93 kmpl

16.35–20.37 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Compact Luxury 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 Front 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-Arm Style 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

4,484 mm

4,500 mm

Width

1,849 mm

1,845 mm

Height

1,616 mm

1,630 mm

Wheelbase

2,680 mm

2,692 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm

205 mm

Kerb Weight

1,695 kg

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

Boot Space

530 Litres (expandable to 1,525 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

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.

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, Traction Control, Hill Start & Descent Assist)

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

ADAS

Level 1 (Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Parking Aid Plus, Audi Pre Sense Basic)

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

Camera

Rear View Camera with Front & Rear Optical 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

2 versions

Price range

₹44.99 Lakh – ₹55.64 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 Premium₹44.99 Lakh sDrive18i M Sport₹50.9 Lakh X1 ₹5.91 lakh more

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

On-road price in six cities

Q3 Q3 Premium against X1 sDrive18i M Sport

City	Q3	X1	Gap
Mumbai	₹51.35 Lakh	₹58.03 Lakh	Q3 ₹6.68 lakh less
Pune	₹51.35 Lakh	₹58.03 Lakh	Q3 ₹6.68 lakh less
New Delhi	₹50 Lakh	₹56.5 Lakh	Q3 ₹6.50 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹53.66 Lakh	₹60.64 Lakh	Q3 ₹6.97 lakh less
Chennai	₹54.58 Lakh	₹61.67 Lakh	Q3 ₹7.09 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹54.6 Lakh	₹62.2 Lakh	Q3 ₹7.60 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?

The Q3, by ₹5.91 lakh on the versions compared here: Q3 Q3 Premium at ₹44.99 Lakh against X1 sDrive18i M Sport at ₹50.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹50 Lakh against ₹56.5 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The X1 claims 16.35–20.37 kmpl against 14.93 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q3: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The X1: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The Q3 has 6 airbags and the X1 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

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

Which is bigger?

The X1 is 16 mm longer. Boot space is 530 litres in the Q3 and 476 litres in the X1.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹84,009 a month for the Q3 and ₹94,932 for the X1, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.