Audi Q3 vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q3 and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]. The Audi Q3 price is Rs. 49.59 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. The Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl and 3 Series [2012-2016] provides the mileage of 18.88 kmpl.

Q3 vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q3	3 Series [2012-2016]
Price	Rs. 49.59 Lakh	Rs. 34.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1995 cc
Power	192 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 49.59 Lakh

On-Road Price, Chatra

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

Rs. 34.63 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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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	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	184 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.93View Mileage Details	18.88View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	896
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	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)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

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
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige	Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
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	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	10	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Black
	Navarra Blue Metallic	Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
	Nano Grey Metallic	Black Sapphire
	Pulse Orange	Sparkling Bronze
	Glacier White Metallic	Mineral Grey
		Havanna
		Liquid Blue
		Melbourne Red
		Galcier Silver
		Orion Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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3 Series [2012-2016] comparison with similar cars

Q3 vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q3 and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]?

Audi Q3 price is Rs. 49.59 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Q3 and 3 Series [2012-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, mileage of Q3 is 14.93kmpl and for the 320d Prestige variant, mileage of 3 Series [2012-2016] is 18.88kmpl. Thus making 3 Series [2012-2016] the most fuel efficient as compared to Q3

Q: How is the performance of Q3 compared to 3 Series [2012-2016]?

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 320d Prestige variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series [2012-2016] produces 184 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Audi Q3 vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

Length (mm)	4482	4624
Width (mm)	1849	2031
Height (mm)	1607	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)		157
Kerb Weight (kg)	1700	1585

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	355	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62.4	60

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
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	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	50000	Unlimited