Compare performance (300 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (24900 £ vs 39900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q2 or BMW 3 Series Saloon?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi Q2 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24900 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15085 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Saloon manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Audi Q2 with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon has a significantly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi Q2 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Saloon pulls convincingly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi Q2 is slightly lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers to a small extent more room – 480 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q2 hardly perceptible takes the win – 510 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Saloon proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Saloon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Audi Q2 packs Audi’s premium attitude into a compact, cheeky package that turns city streets into a runway for tasteful design and clever practicality. It’s an easy car to live with thanks to an upscale cabin, composed manners and sprightly handling, and while it won’t satisfy someone chasing sports-car thrills, it’s a smart, stylish pick for buyers who want substance with a wink.
detailsThe BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
24900 - 43600 £
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Price
39900 - 91000 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
127 - 183 g/km
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1330 - 1610 kg
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Curb weight
1575 - 1960 kg
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Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Length
-
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Width
1794 - 1802 mm
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Width
1827 - 1903 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1440 - 1446 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
450 - 510 kg
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 300 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Torque
200 - 400 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
85 - 221 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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The Audi Q2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.