Audi Q3 vs BMW 1 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q3 and BMW 1 Series. The Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh and BMW 1 Series price is Rs. 22.80 Lakh. The Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 1 Series is available in 1598 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl and 1 Series provides the mileage of 16.29 kmpl.

Q3 vs 1 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q3	1 Series
Price	Rs. 44.25 Lakh	Rs. 22.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1598 cc
Power	192 bhp	136 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 1 Series

116i Hatchback

Rs. 22.80 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

BMW 1 Series

116i Hatchback

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	7.89
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	14.22
Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1598 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	4 cylinder Petrol
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	136 bhp @ 4400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	220 Nm @ 1350 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.93View Mileage Details	16.29View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	896
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	205 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	205 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Partial
Parking Sensors	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Black Sapphire
	Navarra Blue Metallic	Deep Sea Blue
	Nano Grey Metallic	Mineral Grey
	Pulse Orange	Galcier Silver
	Glacier White Metallic	Valencia Orange
		Alpine White
		Crimson Red

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Q3 vs 1 Series Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q3 and BMW 1 Series?

Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh and BMW 1 Series price is Rs. 22.80 Lakh. Hence BMW 1 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Q3 and 1 Series is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, mileage of Q3 is 14.93kmpl and for the 116i Hatchback variant, mileage of 1 Series is 16.29kmpl. Thus making 1 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to Q3

Q: How is the performance of Q3 compared to 1 Series?

For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque. For the 116i Hatchback variant, 1598 cc Petrol engine of 1 Series produces 136 bhp @ 4400 rpm of power and 220 Nm @ 1350 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Q3 and 1 Series, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Q3 and 1 Series comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Audi Q3 vs BMW 1 Series

Length (mm)	4482	4324
Width (mm)	1849	1765
Height (mm)	1607	1421
Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2690
Ground Clearance (mm)		157
Kerb Weight (kg)	1700	1360

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	355	360
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62.4	52

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Headlights	LED	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	50000