2019 Audi Q3 vs 2019 BMW X1 vs 2019 Volvo XC40

2019 Audi Q3

2019 BMW X1

2019 Volvo XC40

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2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro	19	27	$32,620	$34,700
Q3 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro	19	27	$32,620	$34,700
Q3 2.0 TFSI S line Premium Plus quattro	19	27	$33,840	$36,000
Q3 2.0 TFSI S line Premium quattro	19	27	$33,840	$36,000
Q3 2.0 TFSI S line Prestige quattro	19	27	$33,840	$36,000

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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X1 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	32	$33,005	$34,950
X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	22	31	$34,865	$36,950

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T4 FWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC40 T4 FWD Inscription	23	33	$35,955	$38,250
XC40 T4 FWD Momentum	23	33	$31,678	$33,700
XC40 T4 FWD R-Design	23	33	$34,028	$36,200
XC40 T5 AWD Inscription	23	31	$37,835	$40,250
XC40 T5 AWD Momentum	23	31	$33,558	$35,700
XC40 T5 AWD R-Design	23	31	$35,908	$38,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,620

$33,005

$35,955

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,700

$34,950

$38,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$578 / month

$583 / month

$638 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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5.7

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Audi Q3 whispers “GTI” in the ears of brand-conscious drivers—but it’s, like, discreet about it.

The 2019 BMW X1 crossover is the right shape and the right price for entry luxury buyers willing to overlook some flaws.

The 2019 Volvo XC40 upends tradition—and traditional style—in mostly acceptable ways, and kicks off the car-subscription era with a stylish bang.

TCC Likes

High-tech features standard
Frisky turbocharged engine
Roomier inside

Good powertrain
Spacious cargo area
Standard automatic emergency braking

Clever interior features
Competent turbo-4 in T5 trims
Smooth 8-speed automatic

TCC Dislikes

Too big for a subcompact?
Tech may require acclimation
Could get expensive

...but it’s pricey, like everything else
Styling is aged
Budget materials in lower trims

Exterior can get funky—and not the good kind
Frustrating shift knob
A Swedish car with extra-cost heated seats?

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

32 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

39.4

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.2

56.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

41.9

37.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

55.6

56.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.2

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.5

105.1

106.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

71.7

73.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

61.5

Length, Overall (in)

176.6

175.4

174.2

Height, Overall (in)

64.1

62.9

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

23.7

27.1

20.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.7

47.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.7

27.1

20.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

65.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

34.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

37.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

16.1

14.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/50VR18

P235/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

927

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/50VR18

P235/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

927

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3905

3543

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

228 @ 5000

187 @ 4700

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1700

258 @ 1450

221 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.03

Trans Order Code

205

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.43

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.59

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.33

Summary

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Audi Q3

BMW X1

Volvo XC40

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1

6.9

6.6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

760

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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