Volvo C40 Recharge vs BMW X1 vs Audi Q3

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo C40 Recharge, BMW X1 and Audi Q3. The Volvo C40 Recharge price is Rs. 62.95 Lakh, BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. The BMW X1 is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X1 provides the mileage of 16.35 kmpl and Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl.

C40 Recharge vs X1 vs Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C40 Recharge	X1	Q3
Price	Rs. 62.95 Lakh	Rs. 49.90 Lakh	Rs. 44.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1499 cc	1984 cc
Power	408 bhp	134 bhp	192 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol

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Volvo C40 Recharge

E80

Rs. 62.95 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Rs. 49.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

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Volvo C40 Recharge

E80

BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180		222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.7	9.2	7.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			7.89
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			14.22
Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	408 bhp	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	660 Nm	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		16.35View Mileage Details	14.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	530	834	896
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery	78 kWh, Lithium Ion, 500 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	Not Applicable, Not Applicable	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Single-joint Spring-strut Axle	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension		Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.8	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R19	225 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	225 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1		1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Recycled Material	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Charcoal Insert/Sky Blue Insert	Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wired	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.7	18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	12	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Onyx Black	Black Sapphire Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Fjord Blue	M Portimao Blue Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
Fusion Red	Storm Bay Metallic	Nano Grey Metallic
Sage Green	Space Silver Metallic	Pulse Orange
Cloud Blue	Alpine White	Glacier White Metallic
Vapour Grey
Silver Dawn
Crystal White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

12 Ratings

4.6/5

13 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.4Comfort
	4.9Performance	4.1Performance
	4.5Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

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The driving experience was top-notch. This car is a paradise for driving lovers. Looks are stunning and can attract all other travelers on the road. Best class and comfort in this segment.

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It's a very good car having both interior and exterior nice designs and very comfortable, smooth, good mileage. Just go for it without any doubt. I'm sure will be never disappointed by this car.

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C40 Recharge vs X1 vs Q3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo C40 Recharge, BMW X1 and Audi Q3?

Volvo C40 Recharge price is Rs. 62.95 Lakh, BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. Hence Audi Q3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Volvo C40 Recharge vs BMW X1 vs Audi Q3

Length (mm)	4440	4500	4482
Width (mm)	1873	1845	1849
Height (mm)	1591	1630	1607
Wheelbase (mm)	2702	2692	2680
Kerb Weight (kg)			1700

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	413		355
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		51	62.4

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

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	40000	50000