Audi Q3 vs BMW X1 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$445

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Q3 S line AWD vs X1 xDrive28i AWD
Measure	Q3	X1	Winner
MSRP + destination	$44,995	$44,550	About the same
Horsepower	255 hp	241 hp	Q3
Torque	273 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	X1
MPG combined	25 mpg	28 mpg	X1
Cargo, max	50.0 cu ft	57.2 cu ft	X1
Cargo, seats up	29.0 cu ft	25.7 cu ft	Q3
Rear legroom	36.1 in	37.0 in	X1
Front legroom	40.0 in	40.4 in	About the same
Length	178.4 in	177.2 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	72.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,935 lb	3,750 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,500 lb	3,000 lb	X1
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	8.1 in	N/A
0-60 mph	5.5 s tested	6.2 s tested	Q3
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Q3 S line AWD $43,700	X1 xDrive28i AWD $43,200	$500
X1 xDrive28i AWD $43,200	Q3 S line AWD $43,700	$500

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

X1 costs $1,432 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: X1 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.