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Audi Q3 vs BMW 3 Series Touring – Which car suits you better?
Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Audi Q3 or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Q3
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Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Audi Q3 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2829 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q3 manages with 1.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Audi Q3 performs slightly better – achieving up to 119 km, about 22 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
3 Series Touring
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Engine and Performance:
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 Touring has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi Q3 takes 5.70 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slightly better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Audi Q3 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.
Q3
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi Q3 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1635 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers hardly perceptible more room – 500 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1510 L, which is about 124 L more than the Audi Q3.
When it comes to payload, Audi Q3 hardly perceptible takes the win – 535 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
Who wins the race?
The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £41,100
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Audi Q3
The Audi Q3 feels like a grown-up compact SUV with premium polish and city-friendly agility, the sort of car that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally satisfying. Inside, you get quality materials and smart packaging that keep things practical without skimping on style, so it’s an easy pick for buyers who want luxury without the drama.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Audi Q3
BMW 3 Series Touring
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
38200 - 52900 £
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
118 - 119 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
39 - 195 g/km
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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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
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1635 - 1900 kg
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4531 mm
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Width
1859 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Height
1559 - 1601 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1196 - 1386 L
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Payload
505 - 535 kg
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 272 HP
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
208 - 240 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 200 kW
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 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
E, G, B
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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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Is the Audi Q3 offered with different drivetrains?
The Audi Q3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.