Compare performance (300 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (24900 £ vs 51300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q2 or BMW X3?
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 X3 costs 51300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26400 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Audi Q2 with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 has a distinct edge – offering 398 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Audi Q2 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls convincingly stronger with 670 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 270 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 significantly lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers evident more room – 570 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW X3 slightly takes the win – 570 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.
The BMW X3 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X3 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 X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
24900 - 43600 £
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Price
51300 - 72400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 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
88 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
127 - 183 g/km
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1330 - 1610 kg
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Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
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Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
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Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
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Length
-
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Length
4755 mm
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Width
1794 - 1802 mm
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Width
1920 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1660 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1700 L
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Payload
450 - 510 kg
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Payload
570 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 300 HP
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Power HP
197 - 398 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
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Torque
200 - 400 Nm
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Torque
330 - 670 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
145 - 293 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
F, E, 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.