2022 Audi Q3 vs 2022 BMW X1 - The Car Connection

2022 Audi Q3

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Premium 40 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q3 Premium 40 TFSI quattro	23	30	$34,216	$36,400
Q3 Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro	23	30	$34,216	$36,400
Q3 S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro	21	28	$36,379	$38,700
Q3 S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	21	28	$36,379	$38,700

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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X1 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	24	33	$33,420	$35,400
X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	31	$35,280	$37,400

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Invoice Price

$34,216

$33,420

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,400

$35,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$607 / month

$590 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Audi Q3 parks in the small-SUV space, but fills it to the lines with technology and safety.

It may not be the flashiest small crossover, but the 2022 BMW X1 is a solid choice with great power.

TCC Likes

Smartly designed cabin
Strong safety scores
Spacious back seat

Turbocharged power
Slick automatic transmission
Optional AWD

TCC Dislikes

Exterior’s just OK
Bigger than small, if that’s a problem
Pricey for 45 Premium Plus

Firm ride
Light on personality
Gets expensive quickly

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

39.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

41.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

55.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

62.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.5

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

61.5

Length, Overall (in)

176.6

175.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.7

27.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

23.7

27.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

16.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR18

P225/50VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3902

3567

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 3500

258 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

184 @ 4800

228 @ 5000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.18

Trans Order Code

205

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.43

1.49

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.59

5.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.33

3.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

2.05

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.80

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.24

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

4.22

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q3

BMW X1

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

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

6.8

6.6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

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

2022 Audi Q3

2022 Audi Q3 is hard to find
Lease: No special offers this month
Rebates: No special offers, which is common
Financing: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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2022 BMW X1

2022 BMW X1s arriving; 2021 X1s sold out
Lease: From $499 for 36 months
Rebate: $500 loyalty discount
Finance: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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