7.8
2023 Audi Q3 35 TFSI review
The Q3 is Audi Australia's top-seller, and in base 35 TFSI guise offers a tempting entry into prestige motoring.
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Mike Costello
2022 Audi Q3 vs 2024 BMW X1 Comparison
Audi Q3
BMW X1
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Q3
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2024 BMW
X1
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Based on the Audi Q3 35 TFSI
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
58L
418 to 481 km
54L
351 to 421 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, flexible interior
- User-friendly multimedia interfaces
- Attainable entry price – for an Audi
Misses
- Adaptive cruise control an option
- Engine outputs are only adequate
- It's just sort of bland in this configuration
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,625)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 132kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3900 - 5000 | 4400 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 320Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 10 | 9.5 - 11 | |
