2012 Audi Q5 vs 2012 BMW X3 - The Car Connection

2012 Audi Q5

2012 BMW X3

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quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium	20	27	$33,108	$35,600
Q5 quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium Plus	20	27	$33,108	$35,600
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.2L Premium Plus	18	23	$39,990	$43,000
Q5 quattro 4-Door 3.2L Prestige	18	23	$39,990	$43,000

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AWD 4-Door 28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 AWD 4-Door 28i	19	25	$34,130	$37,100
X3 AWD 4-Door 35i	19	26	$39,285	$42,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,108

$34,130

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,600

$37,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$593 / month

$618 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Audi Q5 is one of the

A great-looking crossover with its most carlike performance yet, the BMW X3 also has more interior room and better materials than before.

TCC Likes

Smart styling inside and out
Strong and efficient 2.0T model
Responsive eight-speed auto

Curvy looks
Upgraded cabin
Responsive drivetrain

TCC Dislikes

Drive Select: only a gimmick?
Options grouped in costly packages
Bluetooth costs extra, on a $35k vehicle

Electronic steering feel
Expensive options

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.5

90.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

56.0

Front Leg Room (in)

41.0

39.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

40.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

63.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

8.4

Length, Overall (in)

182.2

183.0

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.1

65.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.5

64.3

Wheelbase (in)

110.5

110.6

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.7

74.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

57.3

56.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.1

19.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

13.0 x 0.8

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

12.9 x 1.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

17.7

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.3

17.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

39.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

235/60R18

P245/55R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

235/60R18

P245/55R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

660

794

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

5291

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4090

4112

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.2

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

210

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

221 @ 2750-4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/121

3.0L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 4300

258 @ 6600

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas I6

Fuel System

Direct injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.10

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All wheel drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.66

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

3.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Transmission

Automatic

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.83

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q5

BMW X3

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Trapezoidal-link

Five-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

5-link

Double-Joint Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

8.5

8.7

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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