Audi Q3 vs BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q3 and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]. The Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] price is Rs. 42.50 Lakh. The Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl and 3 Series GT [2016-2021] provides the mileage of 13.95 kmpl.

Q3 vs 3 Series GT [2016-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q3	3 Series GT [2016-2021]
Price	Rs. 44.25 Lakh	Rs. 42.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1998 cc
Power	192 bhp	248 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

330i M Sport Shadow Edition

Rs. 42.50 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

330i M Sport Shadow Edition

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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	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	B48 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	248 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	350 Nm @ 1450 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.93View Mileage Details	13.95View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	896	837
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Struts	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Rear Suspension	4-Link Axle	Five-link axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	6.15
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	255 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags		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

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & 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)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
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)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige	Veneto Beige / Black, Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 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
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen 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 & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Estoril Blue Metallic
	Navarra Blue Metallic	Alpine White
	Nano Grey Metallic
	Pulse Orange
	Glacier White Metallic

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Q3 vs 3 Series GT [2016-2021] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q3 and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021]?

Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh and BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] price is Rs. 42.50 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Q3 and 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, mileage of Q3 is 14.93kmpl and for the 330i M Sport Shadow Edition variant, mileage of 3 Series GT [2016-2021] is 13.95kmpl. Thus making Q3 the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

Q: How is the performance of Q3 compared to 3 Series GT [2016-2021]?

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 330i M Sport Shadow Edition variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series GT [2016-2021] produces 248 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1450 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Q3 and 3 Series GT [2016-2021], 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 3 Series GT [2016-2021] 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 3 Series GT [2016-2021]

Length (mm)	4482	4824
Width (mm)	1849	1828
Height (mm)	1607	1508
Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2920
Ground Clearance (mm)		165
Kerb Weight (kg)	1700

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	355	520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62.4	60

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

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

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