Volvo EX40 vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Audi Q3

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo EX40, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Audi Q3. The Volvo EX40 price is Rs. 56.10 Lakh, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl and Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl.

EX40 vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	EX40	3 Series Gran Limousine	Q3
Price	Rs. 56.10 Lakh	Rs. 60.60 Lakh	Rs. 44.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1998 cc	1984 cc
Power	-	255 bhp	192 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol

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Volvo EX40

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Rs. 56.10 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 60.60 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

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Volvo EX40

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180	250	222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	6.2	7.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			7.89
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			14.22
Engine		1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Dual Synchronous motor with permanent magnet	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Max Motor Performance	238 bhp, 420 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.39View Mileage Details	14.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	475	908	896
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery	69 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

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers,Stabilizer Bar	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6	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 / 45 R18	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	255 / 40 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)
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, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)
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	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three 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	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2	1

Mobile App Features

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)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, 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)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, 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 manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Charcoal	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	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	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		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	Chrome	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamps
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
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	9	12.3	18
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	13	16	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
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Onyx Black	Carbon Black Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Fjord Blue	Portimao Blue Metallic	Navarra Blue Metallic
Bright Dusk	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Nano Grey Metallic
Sage Green	Mineral White Metallic	Pulse Orange
Thunder Grey		Glacier White Metallic
Cloud Blue
Crystal White

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EX40 vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Q3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo EX40, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Audi Q3?

Volvo EX40 price is Rs. 56.10 Lakh, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. Hence Audi Q3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare EX40, 3 Series Gran Limousine and Q3, 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 EX40, 3 Series Gran Limousine and Q3 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Volvo EX40 vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Audi Q3

Length (mm)	4440	4823	4482
Width (mm)	1863	2068	1849
Height (mm)	1647	1441	1607
Wheelbase (mm)	2702	2961	2680
Kerb Weight (kg)			1700

Doors (Doors)	5	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	419		355
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		59	62.4

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
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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)		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	40000	50000