8.2
2024 Audi Q3 review
The Audi Q3 is a bit of a quiet achiever, and the Sportback version is a bit cheaper than a BMW X2 – but is the 40 TFSI S line the pick?
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Matt Campbell
2024 Audi Q3 vs 2023 BMW X1 Comparison
Audi Q3
BMW X1
2024 Audi
Q3
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2023 BMW
X1
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.2
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Based on the Audi Q3 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
58L
400 to 481 km
54L
351 to 421 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,600 - $66,600
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks, feels fresh
- Better pricing than German rivals
- Sportback more practical than you’d think
Misses
- Some refinement improvements needed
- Not quite as fast as it looks
- Back seat a bit cramped
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
NA
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
Colours Available
The 2024 Audi Q3 range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Arkona White
- Pulse Orange
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Glacier White metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Nano Grey metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Progressive Red metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
- Dew Silver metallic
- Nardo Grey
- Kyalami Green
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 | |
